Types of Interviews

Screening Interview: Screening interviews are typically conducted over the phone or via video conferencing but can also be completed in person. During screening interviews, the employer wants to make sure you have the proper requirements for the job and that you have
good communication skills. These are often used to assist the employer in narrowing down the candidate pool.

Telephone Interview: The first step in the hiring process is usually a telephone interview. Typically, the telephone interview will be your first contact with a company.
Take note of the following guidelines prior to your interview:

• Work with your recruiter/hiring manager to set up a specific time for the call.
• Smile when you are speaking, it does make a difference.
• Be fully prepared and avoid environments that preclude having an effective interview.
• Avoid using portable or cellular phones for the interview.
• Since you cannot see nonverbal queues, you may ask “does that answer your question”
• after a response.
• Do NOT interrupt your interview to answer an incoming call.
• Have a cup of water, research notes, and your interview prep sheet in front of you.
• Only 85-90% of your energy comes through the phone versus in person. Be sure to
• display the necessary enthusiasm.

Personal Interview: Personal interviews are your opportunity to make a lasting and positive impression while differentiating yourself from others.
There are several types of personal interviews that you may encounter:

1. Case-based Interview - The case interview is often employed by management-consulting firms and investment banking companies, but it is increasingly being used by a wide range of other types of corporations as a portion of the job interviewing process.When the case interview is used, it is most likely to be a feature of the second or third round of interviewing, but a small verbal case can even be part of an initial screening interview. Through the use of the case study, businesses hope to discern how well candidates identify structure, and think through business problems. Therefore, how you go about dissecting the cases may be more important than the specific content of your answers. It is often helpful foryou to do a little “thinking out loud” because it allows the interviewer to experience yourthought processes.
2. Lunch or Dinner Interview - Interviews during a meal are used to assess your social skills and ability to be comfortable under pressure. Be sure to order food that does not consist of a large portion and is easy to eat. Never order alcoholic beverages even if others at the table do. See the career brief on Dining Etiquette.
3. One-on-One Interview - This is the most common type of interview used by managers. Be sure to maintain good eyecontact. Ask the interviewer about the most pressing issues facing the organization and try to have strategies and solutions to overcome them and/or show your interest in being part of the solution.
4. Peer Group Interview - Employers often like for you to meet with your potential co-workers. Peer Groups are often looking for individuals that have a personality that they feel will fit into their environment. Be polite and agreeable during these interviews; peers typically have a solid influence on the final decision.
5. Selection Committee - Selection committees have become more and more common during the interview process. It is important to have extra copies of yourresume with you in preparation for a group of three or more interviewers. Be sure to shake hands with each person in the room while introducing yourself before you sit down. Move your eyes around the room to each individual while answering questions to include all present.