What type of interview will you face?

Chris Wodke

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It is a good idea to learn the type of interview you will experience during the face to face interview.  You don’t want to go in expecting a one person interview and find yourself facing a panel of interviewers.  If you know the type of interview planned you can mentally prepare yourself.  When you are called to set up your interview, ask the person the type of interview you will be getting. Also ask if there will be any testing or if you will be expected to make a presentation.  Here are some of the interviews in common use today.

Types of Interview

1. One -on-one Interviews: This is the traditional entry-level type of interview most job seekers expect-meeting and exchanging information with one individual, the interviewer or employer. This usually takes place at the employer’s office where the candidate and employer sit down to discuss the position and how the applicant’s skills, knowledge and abilities will fit the opening.
2.  Sequential Interviews-A series of interview where candidates are screen in or out at each stage.  Salary and benefits are not discussed in initial interviews. These interviews give you a chance to ask questions and each stage and get a good feel for the organization and the position.
3. Panel Interviews- You are interviewed by several people at the same time. These can be very stressful.
4. Group Interview- You are interviewed with several other applicants at the same time. Your interpersonal skills will be observed.  In this setting questions may be posed to the group to solve.
5. Behavioral Interviews: Based on the premise the best indictor of future success is past performance. The interview wants to understand or observe actual behavior of the candidates in relation to the position. These interviews are used to see decision-making ability.
6. Competency Based Interviews:  Skills or competencies needed for the job are determined. Questions are used to determine if the candidate has the competencies.
7. Examination/Test Interview: Some testing may be included as part of the interview process. The position may require a certain proficiency at a skill like math or keyboarding. A trainer may be asked to present a training session and the be rated. Questions may be asked about the level of job knowledge of the candidate.
8. Situational Interview: Think the TV show Apprentice. Over a series of weeks a candidate may do a series of task under scrutiny of the employer and fellow team members. Hiring decisions will be made on the actual observed performance of the candidates. A modified version of this might be asking someone applying for a customer service position to answer customer calls.

The goal of the company is to learn if you have the skill set they need for the position and if you have good interpersonal skills. They want to hire someone who is going to be a good team member.  It is your job to evaluate if they are a good opportunity for you. Gather information and learn about the company and position. Impress interviewer to get the job. Decide if it is the right opportunity for you.

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