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TYPES OF INTERVIEWS AND TIPS FOR EACH TYPE

 Phone/Screening Interview – Preliminary, brief interview to determine if the candidate should move forward in the process.
o As with every interview, make sure you are enthusiastic and discuss how your skills match the needs of the employer.
o Make sure to keep a copy of your resume close along with notes on the company and your calendar.
o Determine a location with little distractions and background noise ahead of time. Make sure you have good cell service.
 In Person Interview - One or more employer representatives will interview the candidate. May be multiple interviews or all day.
o Can include either traditional interview questions or behavioral interview questions. See below for examples.
 Group Interview - Takes place with other candidates seeking the same job, predicts how well the candidates interact with others.
o Try to find a good balance between getting your points across and dominating the conversation.
o Practice a two minute introduction that summarizes your education, skills, experience, and related career goals.
 Panel Interview - Two or more people will interview you to get different opinions. Can be a very intimidating interview format.
o Be careful not to ignore anyone on the panel. Make eye contact with each person while answering a question.
o When asking questions, make sure they are directed at the group rather than a specific person.
 Videoconferencing or Internet Interview - Usually take place over Skype or other videoconferencing services.
o Dress professionally from head to toe and make sure that your background is not distracting (e.g., white or neutral wall)
 Pre-recorded Interview - Usually no direct interaction with a person. Given set of questions and asked to record answers.
o Don’t sound too robotic, rehearsed or rushed. Consider attire and background.
 Stress Interview - Designed to see how you react under pressure. Used in fast-paced positions where quick decisions are needed.
o Focus on the way you solve the problem, not the “right” answer. A typical question is designed to induce stress and
can appear very aggressive: “Was the stress of your last job too much for you to handle?”
 Case Interview - Includes case questions about hypothetical situations. Used to test your analytical and problem-solving ability.
o Be sure to explain your thinking process in detail to give them a good idea of the steps you take to solve a problem.

TYPES OF INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND COMMON EXAMPLES


Traditional Interview – Below are common interview questions with a tip on how to answer the most common ones. Employers usually
use your resume to guide their questions. Always have the job description in mind and consider ways to match your skills.

 Tell me about yourself.


Here are some others:
o Tip: Summarize your skills and why you
are interviewing today .  How would a friend or professor describe you?
 What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?
 Why did you choose the career you’re pursuing?
 In what ways do you think you'll contribute to
o Tip: Share what excites you about this
field and how you will be successful. our company?

 What do you consider your strengths?  Where do you see yourself in five years?
 What 2 or 3 accomplishments have given you the
o Tip: Describe skills that match the
job description and will make you an most satisfaction? Why?
asset.  Describe your most rewarding college experience.
 What do you consider your weaknesses?  Why did you select your college or university?
o Tip: Acknowledge your limitations, but  What led you to choose your field or major study?
most importantly, explain how you manage
or are working to improve them.  What do you know about our company?

Behavioral Interview - Consists of questions about past experiences to determine how you will behave in the future. Use the STAR
method to guide your answer: Situation and Task (details), Action and Results (skills, accomplishment). Give enough details so the
interviewer understands the situation, but spend more time on the skills you used, the results, what you learned and what you might do
differently next time. Ask for clarification if you do not understand the questions and make sure your answers are clear and complete.

 Tell me about a time when you worked on a


 Give an example of an occasion when you used logic
group project and disagreed with a team
to solve a problem.
member’s ideas.
 Have you ever made a mistake? How did you handle it?
 Give me an example of a goal you reached and
how you achieved it.  Describe a stressful situation at work and how
you handled it.
 Tell me how you work effectively under pressure.

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