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How to Win the Job Interview: Know the 3 Types of Interviews to Achieve Success

By knowing the kinds of interviews usedmeet afterwards to discuss the prospect
and the reason an employer is using aof your employment with their
particular type for your interview youorganization.
will be better prepared because youThere are companies where, if just one
understand the process and you know whatperson opposes your employment, you will
they are looking for at each step of thebe eliminated as a viable candidate.
way. It is imperative that prior toBecause you have a panel for this type
your interview you find out what kindof interview, it is very important to
the company uses because you will wantrealize that you must connect with each
to focus your preparation in thatperson there. It is advisable to
direction.maintain primary eye contact with the
BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEWperson who asked the question that you
This is the most commonly used type ofare currently addressing. However, you
interview by employers. With thiswill also want to glance at other panel
interview technique, the interviewermembers and make direct eye contact with
will ask questions that require you toeach of them periodically. This will
describe situations where you haveensure that you are connecting with each
demonstrated certain skills. It is usedof them as well. The more people you
to ascertain your reactions, behaviorcan make a connection with during the
patterns, ability to think quickly andinterview will go a long way in
rationally. The answers you give willdemonstrating that you work well with
be scored and compared to otherothers and are a team player.
candidates. Interviewers utilizing thisTeam interviews often have additional
method will usually have a few skillelements that an individual interview
categories to evaluate you on such asdoes not. If you find yourself in front
leadership, management, problem solving,of a panel that wants to control the
team building, etc. Each category willinterview, do not turn it into a power
most likely have several situationalstruggle. Relax and follow their lead
questions. When asked a question it iswhen this occurs. However, continue to
best to first determine which skill theanswer their questions as thoroughly as
interviewer is looking for and gear youryou would for any other interview. In
answer towards that particular skill.this type of interview it is not
For most candidates, this is the mostuncommon for different people to ask you
comfortable type of interview because itthe same question at different times
is what they have usually gone throughduring the interview. This is not poor
before, and it is more often used forcommunication on their part, but rather
one-on-one settings. In this case youa common tactic to see if you will
are more likely to be at ease talkinganswer it the same each time. Remain
back and forth with only one personconsistent.
rather than a panel. It is also theMULTIPLE INTERVIEWS
best one for you to hit a home run in ifThese can take place in succession, one
you are properly prepared because youright after the other on the same day
only have to impress one person, not aamong separate, key individuals of the
group.company, or may be placed days apart
PANEL INTERVIEWdepending upon the firm's situation and
Many companies, especially those largercircumstances. You might interview with
in size or revenue will ask severalone person in each session, or perhaps
people to sit in on the interview inwith a panel or two on separate
order to obtain a wider perspective ofsessions, and a combination thereof.
you, your skills and abilities as viewedMultiple interviews on the same day are
by a variety of people. Depending uponvery taxing, both on the candidate and
the position you are interviewing for,on the organization. But firm's using
the panel may be comprised of peers atthis method do so because it affords for
the workplace: office managers, hiringa shortened evaluation period and can
managers, president, vice president, andhelp move the hiring process along at a
or supervisors at different levels.much quicker pace. They are especially
These interviews usually consist ofused if the firm is paying to bring a
three to five interviewers with a stakecandidate in from out of town, and time
in the selection of the candidate forand money are of the essence.
the organization. They are likely theWith multiple interviews on the same day
people you will work for and with on ayou need to be at your best and knowing
regular basis, but not always.this method will be employed is
Regardless, your composure is veryabsolutely critical for you to know in
important in this sort of interview.advance so you can prepare. If caught
At some interviews the panel may ask youoff guard, you run the risk of giving
questions as a whole, while at otherless than your best performance and this
interviews one or two people may ask allcould drop you from the running. Thus,
of the questions. Regardless of theit is imperative you discover this in
set-up, be aware that everyone in theadvance when you are confirming your
room with you is evaluating you and willinterview appointment details.



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