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Job Interviews
A job interview is a one-on-one interview consisting of a conversation between
a job applicant and a representative of an employer which is conducted to
assess whether the applicant should be hired.

Interviews are one of the most popularly used devices for employee selection.

Interviews vary in the extent to which the questions are structured, from a
totally unstructured and free-wheeling conversation, to a structured interview in
which an applicant is asked a predetermined list of questions in a specified
order.

Structured interviews are usually more accurate predictors of which applicants

will make good employees, according to research studies.
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Types of Interviews
• Screening / Telephone Interview
• Video Conferencing
• One-on-One / Face to Face
Interview
• Group Interview
• Panel Interview
• Behavioural Interview
• Sequential Interview
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Screening / Telephone Interview

 Telephone Interviews are done for initial screening

of candidates from the pool of applicants.
 Screening Interviews are done by interviewer of
human resource department.
 This type of interview allows an employer to screen
candidates on the candidates experience,
qualifications, and salary expectations pertaining to
the position and the company.
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Video conferencing/Skype Interviews

Video conferencing is
used to conduct
interviews using video
technology from a
distance.
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One-on-One / Face to Face Interview

• This is the traditional form of
interview where one candidate is
interviewed by one interviewer of the
company.
• This is most common interview
format conducted by a direct HR
professional or employer of a
company.
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Group Interview

• A group interview occurs when small groups of candidates are

interviewed together.
• Time saving form of interview.
• Candidates may also be asked to solve a problem together which allows
interviewers to assess candidate’s skills in action (e.g. teamwork).
• Companies conduct a group interview to quickly prescreen candidates
for the job opening A group interview is similar to a group discussion. A
topic is given to the group, and they are asked to discuss it.
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Panel Interview

• A panel interview takes place when a job applicant is interviewed by a panel of interviewers.
• Panel means a selection committee or interview committee that is appointed for interviewing
the candidates. The panel may include three or five members.
• In some cases, the individual candidate will meet with the panel of interviewers or in other
cases, multiple candidates will meet the panel of interviewers.
• The panel may consist of different representatives of the company such as human resources,
management, and employees.
• Time Saving form of Interview.
• Collective judgement of panel regarding the candidate helps in fast decision making for
selection of right candidate.
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Behavioural Interview

• Behavioural interview is based on knowing that how the interviewee acted in past
employment-related situations.
• The logic is that how you behaved in the past will predict how you will behave in the
future i.e. past performance predicts future performance.
• The Interviewer will ask for specific examples from your past experiences.
• You should prepare by thinking of specific examples that demonstrate your
competence in core behaviors such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication,
creativity, flexibility and organizational skills.
• Employer might give you a imaginary situation and ask you that how you will you
handle this situation to judge the required skills.
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Sequential Interview

• A sequential interview is conducted by two or more interviewers,

separately or in sequence.
• The candidate either moves from one location to another or stays
in one room and while different interviewers join them.
• Sequential interviews involve a number of ‘first impression’
opportunities so be aware of how you present yourself each time.
• At the end of the process, the interviewers meet to evaluate each
applicant and make their decision.