TYPES OF INTERVIEWS

1. TYPES OF INTERVIEWS www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

2. DIFFERENT TYPES OF INTERVIEW • TRADITIONAL FACE-TO-FACE INTERVIEW • Most interviews are face-to-face. The most traditional is a one-on-one conversation. • • Your focus should be on the person asking questions. Maintain eye contact, listen and respond once a question has been asked. • • Your goal is to establish rapport with the interviewer and show them that your qualifications will benefit their organization. www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

3. PANEL/COMMITTEE INTERVIEW • In this situation, there is more than one interviewer. Typically, three to ten members of a panel may conduct this part of the selection process. This is your chance to put your group management and group presentation skills on display. • As quickly as possible, try to 'read' the various personality types of each interviewer and adjust to them. Find a way to connect with each interviewer. • Remember to take your time in responding to questions. Maintain primary eye contact with the panel • member who asked the question, but also seek eye contact with other members of the panel as you give your response. www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

4. TELEPHONE INTERVIEW • Many organizations will conduct interviews by telephone to narrow a field of candidates. Telephone interviews may also be used as a preliminary interview for candidates who live far away from the job site. • It is important to treat this interview as you would a face-to-face connection. Arrange for a quiet space and time to schedule the conversation. Clear a work surface to minimize distractions. www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

5. Continued.. • Focus on the conversation. Listen to the questions carefully before you answer. Since your voice is key, convey energy with inflection in your voice. • Have a copy of your resume nearby as a reference. • Avoid using a phone with call waiting. You do not want to be interrupted during an interview. www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

6. GROUP INTERVIEW • A group interview is usually designed to uncover the leadership potential of prospective managers and employees who will be dealing with customers. • The front-runner candidates are gathered together in an informal, discussion type interview. A subject is introduced and the interviewer will start off the discussion. • The goal of the group interview is to see how you interact with others and how you use your knowledge and reasoning to influence others. www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

7. STRESS INTERVIEW • This form of interview was more common in sales positions and is rare today. However, you should be aware of the signals. The stress interview is usually a deliberate attempt to see how you handle yourself under pressure. • The interviewer may be sarcastic or argumentative, or may keep you waiting. Do no take it personally. Calmly answer each question. Ask for clarification if you need it and never rush into an answer. www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

8. Continued… • The interviewer may also lapse into silence at some point during the questioning. This may be an attempt to unnerve you. • Sit silently until the interviewer resumes the questions. If a minute goes by, ask if he/she needs clarification of your last comment. www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

9. SCREENING INTERVIEW • Screening interviews are typically conducted over the phone or via video conferencing but can also be completed in person. • During screening interviews, the employer wants to make sure you have the proper requirements for the job and that you have • good communication skills. • These are often used to assist the employer in narrowing down the candidate pool. www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

10. PERSONAL INTERVIEW • Personal interviews are your opportunity to make a lasting and positive impression while differentiating yourself from others. • There are several types of personal interviews that you may encounter: They are… www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

11. CASE-BASED INTERVIEW • The case interview is often employed by management-consulting firms and investment banking companies. • But it is increasingly being used by a wide range of other types of corporations as a portion of the job interviewing process. www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

12. THE INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW • On the opposite end of the stress spectrum from screening interviews is the informational interview. • A meeting that you initiate, the informational interview is underutilized by job-seekers who might otherwise consider themselves savvy to the merits of networking. • Job seekers ostensibly secure informational meetings in order to seek the advice of someone in their current or desired field as well as to gain further references to people who can lend insight. www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

13. INTERVIEW TIPS • Come prepared with thoughtful questions about the field and the company. • Gain references to other people and make sure that the interviewer would be comfortable if you contact other people and use his or her name. • Give the interviewer your card, contact information and resume. • Write a thank you note to the interviewer. www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com

14. Wish you all the best for your Interview… THANK YOU… www.winnerquotations.wordpress.com