TYPES OF
INTERVIEWS
BEHAVIORAL INTERIVEW
“Tell me about a time when...”
or “Give me an example of a
situation where...” are prompts
that seek your best examples
of how you would satisfy the
requirements of the job. These
behavioral interview questions
are frequently asked in interviews
of all types. See page 37 for
examples of common behavioralbased interview questions.
TELEPHONE
This is typically the method used
for the first round of interviews
and will be your first “live”
interaction with the employer.
Make sure your cell phone has
a strong signal and connection
or use a landline phone. Dress
professionally to help yourself
get into a professional mindset
and be free of distractions and
background noise.
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ASSESSMENT
This method will provide you
the opportunity to prove your
knowledge, skills, and abilities
pertaining to the job. You
may be required to do one
or several activities in front
of the interviewers and key
stakeholders. The activities
may involve a presentation or
role-playing, for instance, and
last from an hour to several
days. Organizations are willing
to include assessment center
techniques in the interviewing
process to make a wise
investment in the successful
candidate.
GROUP
You, along with multiple
candidates, will be assessed in
the same room for the same job.
Candidates may be asked to all
respond to the same question
or different sets of questions in
either a roundtable or random
format. Group interviews often
involve interaction between
candidates, which will allow the
interviewers to see if you stand
out and how well you interact
with others. The interviewers will
also be able to assess your ability
to deal with pressure, take on
leadership roles, work well with a
team, and remember details such
as the other candidates’ names
and responses.
ONLINE
Software, such as Skype, is more
and more commonly used to
connect you, as a potential
candidate, with the hiring
committee in a convenient,
cost-effective way. Prepare and
test your video/audio equipment
by practicing with a friend or
having a Skype mock interview
through the Mock Interview
Program before your scheduled
interview. Your video screen
name should be professional and
appropriate. For the interview,
make sure that your backdrop is
plain and lighting is appropriate.
Dress professionally and look at
the camera (not your screen) to
maintain eye contact.
PANEL
Congratulations! You are most
likely one of the finalists when
invited for a panel interview,
as you will meet multiple key
stakeholders. Appearance, eye
contact with each person on
the panel, posture, and overall
demeanor are as important as
your responses to their questions.