The Different Types of Interviews

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There are a variety of types of interviews that employers may conduct, including behavioral interviews, group interviews, phone and video interviews, second interviews, and even interviews held during a meal. Review the different types of interviews, along with tips on how to interview effectively, regardless of the situation you're in.

The Different Types of Interviews

Screening Interview
Some places are easier to get your foot in the door than others. In some cases, you will have to get by a Human Resources professional before you get to the person who is actually doing the hiring. The purpose of the HR professional is to weed out the duds. But if you can get by them, chances are you will be meeting with a decision maker in the company. When screening, HR processionals are looking for employment gaps and inconsistent information. They may also inquire about salary requirements to see if the company can afford you, or if you are asking for more than you are worth. When asked this question, it is recommended that you stick to a simple answer such as "I would be willing to consider your best offer."

Screening interviews are also done over the phone. Again, this is a process used to eliminate job seekers based on standard requirements such as experience, education and skill sets. It is good practice when actively seeking a new job to keep a copy of your resume and references by the phone.

Group Interview
Here are a few tips to help you stand out:

Гј Speak to everybody in the group with respect, regardless of how much they are contributing to the cause. Always be polite even if other people are not.

Гј Do your best to avoid power struggles. They will only result in the interviewers forming a negative opinion about you, perhaps one of childishness and inexperience.

Tag Team Interview
ВHere are some tips to help with success:

ü Ask for each person’s business card at the beginning of the meeting. This will help you address them by name when required.

Гј Make eye contact with each interviewer and speak to them directly when answering their question.

Гј Be prepared to share at least two or three times as many stories as you would with a single interviewer. You are now trying to sell yourself to two or three more people, so you will need to have the appropriate amount of stories.

Гј Get a good night sleep. These types of interviews can be very fatiguing.

Mealtime Interview
Here are some tips for a successful mealtime interview:

Гј Make sure you order a meal that is easy to eat so you do not have to worry about spilling or splattering food all over your clothes.

Гј Watch the interviewer for cues. Do not sit until he or she does, do not order alcohol unless he or she does (even so, only have one). And order something a little less expensive. Do not begin eating until the interviewer does.

Гј Do not discuss any dietary restrictions or preferences.

Гј Allow the interviewer or others at the table to choose the topics of conversation.

Гј Be sure to thank the interviewer for the meal.

Stress Interview
Here are some pointers to help you keep your cool:

Гј Stress interviews are meant to test your mental strength, not hurt your feelings. If you can identify when you are in one, it will make it that much easier to shine.

Гј Stay focused on expressing your point. Do not let the interviewer shake your confidence or get in your head.

Гј Stay calm at all costs and avoid rude responses to rude questions.

Follow-up Interview or the second Interview
If you make it through the first interview, you may very well be called back for another, or even a third. This could happen if employers are having a difficult time deciding between a few candidates, or just to ensure you are the right person for the job. If you get a second or third interview, it is your best chance to solidify your placement within the company. Often you will meet with people higher in the company, so be prepared for high levels of stress. Be as professional as possible and good luck!

An assessment center (AC) is a process used in the selection of candidates for a job in an organization.

AC consists of:

Гј Model exercises

Гј Interview

Гј Tests

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