TYPES OF INTERVIEWS
The purpose of an interview is to give and receive information. Employers evaluate your qualifications, and you get to provide a human face to a resume, as well as sell the employer on your skills, experience and enthusiasm. Keep in mind that the interview is not just about you; it’s also about them. It is an opportunity for you to learn more about the job, what it is really like, and find out if you really want it. Take an active role in the process to discover whether this company and position in it are a good fit for you. There are many different types of interviews, and you may find yourself participating in a combination of the types we will identify. You may interview with one person or with several people. In the end, it doesn’t matter what type of interview you face; what matters is that you present your qualifications effectively to the final decision makers. SCREENING INTERVIEWS These types of interviews save the employer time by eliminating candidates based on essential criteria such as meeting minimum qualifications, verifying what was listed on your application/resume and gauging your interest in the position. Employers often conduct screening interviews over the phone. Since these interviews may occur with little advance notice, it’s important your job search records are organized and kept where you can reach them quickly. If you are unprepared, simply ask if you can call back in five minutes, or have them call back. It’s not an unreasonable request, and the employer may be impressed that you seek to be prepared instead of just winging the interview. For some jobs, you may be called into an in-person screening interview. The goals are similar, but these are held on site. The final option is online screenings, which are very similar to the telephone version, but add the video component.
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