The job search process can be a struggle for many people. They send out resumes to every employer they can think of, talk to friends, sift through the classified ads, visit employment counselors, scan the job boards at employment centers, and network with people who might provide a lead to an opening they are interested in. And finally they get that all important phone call inviting them to an interview. Now you research the company, do a thorough self-analysis of your past experiences and training, make a list for your "best qualities" card, and personally prepare yourself to make a positive first impression. You have prepared yourself as well as you can. Once you walk into that interview room you will encounter one or more interview approaches that might (but should not) catch you off guard. There are four general categories of interview types used these days and depending on the job opening, you may experience more than one type as the interview progresses.
The most common type of interview is the single, one-on-one type where you sit down with your potential future supervisor and more or less have a probative conversation, he or she asking clarifying questions and you in turn inquiring about what it would be like to work for the organization. This type often occurs in an office setting or could be in a board room, but usually is a smaller location and more intimate. It can be a relaxing encounter depending on the personalities involved as the supervisor gathers information from you and you learn certain details about the job position and what to expect during a typical day on the job.
The second type is the team approach where two or more people from the company interview each candidate. Again this can be in an office setting but is more likely to occur in a slightly larger space, like a meeting room. Aside from the immediate supervisor for the position, a representative from the Human Resources Department could be present, a possible co-worker could be another, and there are cases where a higher level individual such as a director or vice-president could be part of the team. Many people find this type of interview very intimidating since they have so many strangers to face for the first time. It is important to remember that you must focus on each question posed to you and formulate your answers like the one asking is the only one present. Some of the other team members may be busy writing down your responses so focus on the one who asked the question and maintain good eye contact.
It is often quite common for either of these first two types of interviews to move from direct informational questions such as "Tell us a little about yourself" or "What is your greatest strength" or conversely "What would you consider your greatest weakness" to questions that are described as behavioral. The interviewer will pose a scenario to you. From your past experience, you are asked how you would respond in such a situation. They are looking for your reaction. The situations are drawn from real work examples and they are trying to determine how well you think quickly, and how well you can relate your own experience to the situation and solve a problem. It will help them determine the depth of your experience as well, and indirectly will tell them how well you have prepared for the interview as these types of questions are quite common these days and should be expected. Along with this type of question, an identification question can be included. From photos you may be asked to identify certain pieces of equipment that might be necessary to carry out the duties of the job, or find a location on a map.
The final type of interview is the telephone interview. These are becoming more and more popular as good candidates apply from greater distances and it is impractical for the interviewer to travel or the candidate's location or vice versa. In such a case, it is important that you practice good telephone skills. Do not allow yourself to become complacent because the interviewers are not in the same room as you. Keep you edge sharp and prepare like you are seeing them in person. Do not practice common habits like smoking or drinking coffee while interviewing on the phone. And still dress properly. Too casual of attire will translate into an equally casual approach to the questions. The one real advantage for you in this type of interview is the fact that you can have some support materials in front of you while you talk. You can use your notes, resume, project work or other material to assist you. Organize your materials in advance so you can find them quickly and so you are not shuffling papers while the interviewers wait for an answer.
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Raymond Foster is a college professor that specializes in career advancement techniques.
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