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By Shorina Ann
Chuvash State University
What is an interview?
Interview means different thingsThe word interview can stand for different
things. For example a reporter interviews a celebrity for television. This kind of interviews can be one-on-one but usually when it comes to television there are many reporters from different channels.
There are also job interviews where a person has to go through in order to get a job he wants. Job interviews are usually face-to-face interviews and it includes paperwork.
During an interview you can expect to be asked
questions around your educational background,
previous work experiences and questions relating
to your personal characteristics and goals. But
what happens after that? It depends on what
interview style your interviewer prefers. Below are
some of the more common interview styles used.
According to the TopicActual – the questions of
the interviewer is for the
information and reaction.
Biography – the questions
aims to get information
about the experiences
of the person that can
entertain.
According to MethodsFormal – the time is scheduled for the sake of the
interviewee.
Informal – no specific
schedule.
According to GoalsUsual – the good example is the search for
the evidences about the witness of the scene.
Traditional – aims to get accurate
information needed for the entertainment of
the people and avoid judgment to the person.
Groupings – this is about the numbers of the
interviewer and interviewee
Job interviews
It is a fact that in many things
even when the goal is the same the paths leading
to it are always different. The same can be said for
any job prospects where there are diverse arrays of
interview styles that seek to select that best for
that particular profile. Employers adopt a variety of
ways to find out if the particular candidate fits the
bill.
Must know…That is why a person coming to the interview
shouldn’t expect just to impress the interviewer
with his or her professional successes but must
be prepared to face all the hurdles that the
interviewer places before them. Since, the job
profile is very diverse so it makes little sense if
there is only one type of interview structure.
For example, an interview structure that is
appropriate for a sales representative will be of
little help when the interviewer wants to select,
say, a person in the management role. With
increasing competition in the job market,
different types of interviews have become very
necessary to recruit talents. Read below to know
more on what these different types of interviews
are.
Different Kinds Of Interview
Face-To-Face InterviewThis is a traditional interview and the most
common type. In this interview the candidate and the
interviewer meets face-to-face. The main concept of the interview is to build
rapport with the interviewer and show how the qualifications will benefit their organization.
The interviewee should maintain eye contact, and respond to all the questions of the interviewer.
Panel InterviewA panel interview comprises more than two
members interviewing a person for the hiring. It is most common mode of interview when
hiring at the senior level.The interviewee should try to connect with
each interviewer and the best way to do this is to read the personality of each interviewer. …
…In a panel interview,
the interviewer tries
to gauge the group
management and group presentation skills of the
interviewee.
The interviewee should maintain eye contact
with the person asking the questions but also
seek eye contact with the other members of
the panel.
Phone Interview
Phone interviews are
increasingly used in mass
hiring.
The interview is conducted
entirely over the phone and
this is very effective in
eliminating any bias that may
arise from the appearance
and manner of the candidate.
Why the phone interview?Phone interview is used to narrow a field of
candidates. That is why candidates should treat
this interview with the same seriousness as a
phone interview.
The candidate should focus on the conversation
and listen to the questions carefully before
answering. In this interview, voice is also a key.
Group Interview
Why group interviews?Group interview is also the best way to
discover any leadership potential among the
candidates.
The leading candidates who are selected
from the group interview are then taken for
an informal one to one interview.
Stress InterviewThis type of interview is
rare in the present job scenario. It was a very common interview method when selecting for sales position.
Why stress interviews?This interview is an
attempt to see how the
candidates handle
themselves under stress.
So, the interviewer
deliberately assumes a
sarcastic or argumentative
position. The trick for the
interviewee to remain calm
under such a situation.
Stress interview means-Being asked more than one questions at a
time;Being asked further questions without being
allowed adequate time to respond; Being questioned in an interrogatory tone
and voice; Being asked an unrelated bunch of
questions; Having his feelings provoked.
Here’s an example of journalism type interview
Tips on how-to-interviewWork as a reporter can be demanding because of
time constraints and the challenges of interviews.
Interview methods can differ depending on the
interviewee, and it's important to alter your
method as needed. Stay calm and ask follow-up
questions whenever you do not understand
something in an interview.
PreparationThe most important aspect of the interview is
conducting background research. You can't understand the full story without background knowledge. Research can also help you come up with productive questions. Showing that you know about the subject may also make your source respond more positively to you and your questions. Prepare questions to ask and bring pen, paper and a tape recorder with you to the interview. Make an appointment and arrive on time.
Guiding the InterviewIntroduce yourself and explain what you are doing and for whom. Ask the source's name and title and make sure you have the correct spelling. Misspelling a name is an offense worthy of firing at some publications, and may earn you a failing grade if you are a student.
Don’t forget!Maintain eye contact, be friendly and avoid yes-or-no
questions. Also, to keep from influencing a source's
answer, avoid asking biased questions. Take notes and
try to get complete quotes on important subjects. If you
did not hear something, politely ask the source to
repeat it. Also consider the surroundings of the
interview and the source's behavior, as these details
can make your writing more interesting.
Follow-Up
The end!Thank you for watching!