There are several types of interviews. The employer may interview you with only one of these types,or all.
1. Phone Interview: This could replace a screening interview or follow up/second interview, especially if the employer is located a distance away. Make arrangements to be alone in your room or apartment for the interview. Have readily available a copy of your resume and questions to ask the employer. Evaluation is based on your responses, tone of voice, enthusiasm, ease of conversation, and
adaptability to the circumstances.
2. Follow-up or Second Interview: The purpose of this interview is to identify the finalists for the
position. It is on-site at the employer’s location and the candidate is interviewed by several people.
More specific questions will be asked in order to reveal certain skills and characteristics that you
possess to determine an appropriate match with the organization’s needs.
3. Group Interview: During a group interview, you are interviewed with several other candidates. You
may be asked to complete a group task, respond to certain scenarios, or to meet informally. The
employer is looking for your ability to work in a group situation, the leadership style you exhibit, your
flexibility and adaptability, and your decision-making style.
4. Selection Interview: This is the final interview. The position’s supervisor or manager will usually be the primary interviewer; however others may be involved as well.
5. Screening Interview: This is usually the first meeting you will have with a prospective employer,
lasting 30 – 45 minutes. On-campus and job fair interviews are examples. The purpose is to reduce
the number of candidates to a more manageable number by eliminating candidates who are not
qualified.
6. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Interview: For this type of interview, the employer asks individuals with
the organization to join you for a meal to get to know you in a more relaxed atmosphere. You are still
in an interview situation and need to focus on the conversation and the questions asked.
7. Search Committee Interview: During this type of interview, you are interviewed by a group of
individuals, or a search committee, where you are required to respond to questions from each person.
Maintain eye contact with each person in the room when answering questions. Remember that each
person’s impression counts. At the beginning, ask each person if she/he has a copy of your resume.
1. Phone Interview: This could replace a screening interview or follow up/second interview, especially if the employer is located a distance away. Make arrangements to be alone in your room or apartment for the interview. Have readily available a copy of your resume and questions to ask the employer. Evaluation is based on your responses, tone of voice, enthusiasm, ease of conversation, and
adaptability to the circumstances.
2. Follow-up or Second Interview: The purpose of this interview is to identify the finalists for the
position. It is on-site at the employer’s location and the candidate is interviewed by several people.
More specific questions will be asked in order to reveal certain skills and characteristics that you
possess to determine an appropriate match with the organization’s needs.
3. Group Interview: During a group interview, you are interviewed with several other candidates. You
may be asked to complete a group task, respond to certain scenarios, or to meet informally. The
employer is looking for your ability to work in a group situation, the leadership style you exhibit, your
flexibility and adaptability, and your decision-making style.
4. Selection Interview: This is the final interview. The position’s supervisor or manager will usually be the primary interviewer; however others may be involved as well.
5. Screening Interview: This is usually the first meeting you will have with a prospective employer,
lasting 30 – 45 minutes. On-campus and job fair interviews are examples. The purpose is to reduce
the number of candidates to a more manageable number by eliminating candidates who are not
qualified.
6. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Interview: For this type of interview, the employer asks individuals with
the organization to join you for a meal to get to know you in a more relaxed atmosphere. You are still
in an interview situation and need to focus on the conversation and the questions asked.
7. Search Committee Interview: During this type of interview, you are interviewed by a group of
individuals, or a search committee, where you are required to respond to questions from each person.
Maintain eye contact with each person in the room when answering questions. Remember that each
person’s impression counts. At the beginning, ask each person if she/he has a copy of your resume.
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