What is an interview? | Types Of Interview and Importance of Interview

What is an interview? | Importance of Interview

Introduction:

This is a very common thing that We all Fear about Our Private Sector Jobs and other jobs In Various sector. This Article Outline Contains Abot of Interview and tips to easily clear any type of interview almost Taken in Companies.

What is the interview?

The interview is a formal meeting or conversation between employer and job applicant.It Is just a test of Candidate Presence and Personality.

Types of interviews:-

There are many types of interviews which are conducted many companies in different ways:-

(i) Screening/Telephone interview

(ii) Video conferencing

(iii) One-On-One/Face to face interview

(iv) Group interview

(v) Panel interview

(vi) Behavioral interview

(vii) Sequential interview 

(i) Screening/Telephone interview

☞This is a very common type of interview almost conducted by every company.

☞Telephone interviews are done for initial screening candidates from the pool of the applicants.

☞Screening interviews are done by the interviewer of the human resource department(H.R.D).

☞This type of interview allows and employer to screen candidates on the experience, pertaining to the position and the company.

(ii) Video conferencing

☞In this type of interview video conferencing is used to conduct interviews using video technology from a distance.

☞When a job applicant is unable to reach the company or the manager unable to reach the location where the interview has to be conducted than this type of Technic is used. And through video conferencing video is conducted.

(iii) One-On-One/Face to face interview

☞This is the traditional form of an interview where one candidate interviewed by one interviewer of the company.

☞This is the most common interview format conducted by H.R professional or employer of a company.

Here, It is called face to face interview. 

(iv) Group interview

☞The interview is being taken in a group.

☞A group interview occurs when small groups of candidates are interviewed together.

☞Candidates may also be asked to, solved a problem together which allows interviewers to assess candidates skill in action. (Eg:- teamwork)

☞Companies conduct a group interview to quickly prescreen candidates for the job opening a group interview is similar to a group, and they are asked to discuss it.

☞Time-saving form of an interview.

(v) Panel interview

☞A panel interview takes place with a job applicant is interviewed by a panel of interviewers.

☞Panel means a selection committee or interview committee that is appointed for interviewing the candidates. The panel may include three or five members. It depends on the company.

☞The panel may consist of different representatives of the company such as human resource, Management and employees.

☞Time-saving of the interview.

(vi) Behavioral interview

☞The behavioural interview is knowing that how the interview acted in past employment-related situations.

☞The logic is that how you behaved in the past will predict how you will behave in the future. i.e past performance predicts future performance 

☞The interview will ask for specific examples from your past experiences.

☞You should prepare by thinking of specific examples that demonstrate your competence in core behaviour such as teamwork, problem -solving communication, creativity, flexibility and organizational skills.

An employer might give you an imaginary situation and ask you how will you handle this situation to judge the required skills.

(vii) Sequential interview 

☞A sequential interview is conducted by two or more interviewer, separately or in sequence.

☞The candidates either move from one location to another or stays in one room and while different interviewer joins them.

☞Sequential interviews involve a number of first impression opportunities so be aware of how you present yourself each time.

☞At the end of the process, the interviewers meet to evaluate each applicant and make their decision.

Importance Of Interview:

In most companies, the Human Resources Department handles the initial stages of recruitment. Interviews provide a chance for both potential employer and employee to make a decision if the individual’s skills and character align with the firm’s needs and culture.

While it's a standard belief that interviewees should prepare extensively for a piece interview, the HR shouldn't be easing off on preparations also. After all, HR has the responsibility of vetting and identifying the foremost potential.

Interviews are once you get to collect useful knowledge about the potential colleague that you simply cannot get out of one’s resume.

You do not want your company to lose a possible talent because you found as unprofessional or lack the right etiquette and knowledge that HR personnel should possess. the primary impression is critical. The HR is probably going the primary point of contact for the interviewee and is a representative of the firm.

Recruiting the acceptable candidate is significant to the success of the corporate. Preparation is crucial then is an unbiased comparison of candidates. it might be best to organize a group of ordinary must-have questions, read through the resume thoroughly, and write additional questions for each individual. it's also good to remember of the various and weird queries that interviewees may ask!

FAQ:

Q) What are the 10 most common interview questions and answers?

Ans-

• Tell Me About Yourself.
• Why Should We Hire You?
• What Is Your Greatest Strength?
• What Is Your Greatest Weakness?
• Why Do You Want To Work For Us?
• Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?
• What Is Your Greatest Accomplishment?
• Describe A Difficult Work Situation And What You Did To Overcome It.

Q) How do I tell about myself?

Ans-A Simple Formula for Answering “Tell Me About Yourself”

1. Present: Talk a little bit about what your current role is, the scope of it, and perhaps a big recent accomplishment.
2. Past: Tell the interviewer how you got there and/or mention a previous experience that's relevant to the job and company you're applying for.

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