Finding the right fit between potential employees and the employer is what job interviews are all about. So what are the different types of job interviews that job seekers going on interviews can expect? The interview styles below were techniques used at Houston Jobs by some Hiring Managers.
One-On-One Interview
In a one-on-one interview, it has been proven that you have the education as well as skills necessary for the position. The interviewer wants to know how your skills will complement the rest of the department and if you will be the perfect fit. In a one-on-one interview your goal is to show the interviewer how your qualifications will benefit the company and also to establish rapport.
Screening Interview
Staff from the human resources department usually carries out the screening interview, which is meant to weed out unqualified job applicants. Establishing rapport is not as important as providing facts about your skills. Interviewers will work from an outline of points they want to look into, challenging your qualifications and searching for inconsistencies in your resume. You should answer their questions, and never volunteer any additional information. The information given can work against you.
Stress Interview
This type of interview is usually a deliberate attempt to get to know how you handle yourself. The interviewer may be argumentative or sarcastic or may keep you waiting. Anticipate this to happen and when it does you should never take it personally. Answer each question calmly as it comes. Never rush into an answer and if you need clarification ask. At some point during the questioning, the interviewer may also lapse into silence. This can be an attempt to unnerve you and you should recognize that. Keep quiet until the interviewer starts questioning you again. If a minute passes by, ask if they need clarification of your last comments.
Committee Interview
These types of interviews are common practice. You will also face a panel of interviewers who have a say in whether you are hired or not. When answering questions from a number of people, you should speak directly to the person asking the question, . Answering to the group is not necessary. In these types of interviews you may be asked to demonstrate your problem-solving skills. The panel of interviewers will give you a situation and ask you to come up with a plan that deals with the problem. There is no need to come up with the ultimate solution. The interviewers want to know how you apply your skills and knowledge to a real-life situation.
Lunch Interview
This is one of the different types of job interviews. The same rules apply to this type of interview. The setup may be more casual, but remember you are being watched carefully and it is a business lunch. Use the lunch interview to establish common ground with your interviewer. Follow their lead in both etiquette as well as selection of food.
Group Interview
A group interview is usually designed to find out the leadership qualities of prospective employees and managers who will be working with the public. The candidates who are front-runners are put together in an informal, discussion-type interview. A topic is introduced and the interviewer starts the discussion. The group interview’s goal is to see how you use your knowledge, how you use your reasoning powers to win others over and interact with others. If you excel in the group interview, you can expect to be called back for a more extensive interview.Check out this article as well: