Types of job interviews

There is a diversity of types of interviews that employers may direct, including behavioral interviews, group interviews, phone and video interviews, second interviews, and even interviews held during a meal. Review the diverse types of interviews, along with tips on how to interview effectively, regardless of the situation you're in.

Types of Job Interviews


Behavioral Interviews
Behavioral based interviewing is interviewing based on discovering how the interviewee acted in specific employment-related situations.

Exit Interview
An exit interview is a meeting among an employee who has resigned or been terminated and the company's Human Resources department.

Lunch and Dinner Interviews
Interviews are regularly stressful - even for job seekers who have interviewed many times. Interviewing can be even more stressful when you are expected to eat and talk at the same time.

Group Interviews
There are 2 types of group interviews. One is being interviewed by a group (or panel) of interviewers, the other is being interviewed with a group of other applicants.

Telephone Interviews
While you are actively job searching, it is important to be prepared for a phone interview on a moment's notice. Employers use telephone interviews as a form of distinguishing and recruiting candidates for employment.

Video Interviews
Tips and suggestions for successfully interviewing via video. Video interviews are becoming more ordinary in the workplace.


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