Job Interview

 Definition of Job Interview

A job interview is a selection process used by organizations to help determine whether a job candidate has the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the job. It may also be used to see if there is a good fit between the applicant and organization from a standpoint of culture and values. In this lesson, we’re going to review some of the interview types that are used by organizations in selecting the proper candidate for the position.

• Job Interview Sections:

1. Opening

    The opening section consists of introducing the interviewer and the candidate.

    - Greet and welcome – Greetings

    - Explain the purpose of the interview – The purpose of the interview

    - Explain the structure of the interview – Part of the interview

2. Main Questions

    In the core section, candidates are given job-related questions according to what the compan wants to know. Here, the company is also obliged to explain the rights and obligations of its employees

    - Duties and expectations – Responsibilities and expectations

    - Character traits – Personality

    - Personal growth – Personal and professional development goals

    - Salary and benefits – Salary and other benefits

3. Closing

    Finally, the interviewer gives the candidate a chance to ask questions. This is an opportunity for the candidate to find out things beyond the interview questions.

    The interviewer will explain the next steps after the interview. Candidates will be contacted once a decision has been made.

• Types of Job Interview

1. One-on-one interview

A one-on-one interview is the traditional kind where you meet with a hiring manager or human resources professional to answer questions. This often happens with the manager who oversees the position, and they want to see how you might fit on their team. They commonly ask about your previous role, your skills and how you’ve handled situations to see if your prior actions and achievements can help them reach their goals.

2. Panel interview

Panel interviews are when several people ask you questions. These are often people from different perspectives within an organization, like human resources, your potential manager and sometimes employees on the team. As they often have unique roles, they might ask you questions specific that affect different areas of the business. For example, a human resource professional might ask about your salary expectations, while an employee on the team might ask you to discuss your collaboration methods.

3. Distance interview

A distance interview is one where employees may ask to meet on the phone or over video. These are often prescreening methods to ask you basic questions before coming in for a more traditional interview. These commonly happen with human resources professionals and they may ask several template questions. If you meet their expectations, they might schedule an in-person interview to learn more about you. As many companies offer remote positions, video interviews may replace traditional interviews for some companies.

Example of Job Interview