Job Interview

Definition

        Job Interview is an interview consisting of a conversation between a job applicant and a representative of an employer which is conducted to assess whether the applicant should be hired. Interviews are one of the most popularly used devices for employee selection. Interviews vary in the extent to which the questions are structured, from a totally unstructured and free - wheeling conversation to a structured interview in which an applicant is asked a predetermined list of questions in a specified order; structured interviews are usually more accurate predictors of which applicants will make suitable employees, according to research studies.

Job Interview Sections

1.     - Opening

Introducing the interviewer and the candidate.

-  Greet and Welcome

-   Explain the purpose of the interview

-  Explain the structure of the interview

2.     -Main Questions

Candidate are given job related questions according what the company wants to know.

-        Duties and Expectations

-        Character traits

-        Personal Growth

-        Salary and Benefits

3.     - Closing

An opportunity for the candidate to find out things beyond the interview questions and the interviewer will explain the next step after the interview. Candidates will be contacted once a decision has been made.

Expression

Here are some useful expressions for the most common types of job interview questions.

-  Draw attention to your education and qualifications, or any formal training you may have received:

- I graduated from (university/college etc) in (the year)…

-   I studied at (university/college)…

-   I got a diploma in…. And then went on to study...

-  I did a Management course in 2018 and this helped me to...

-   I am a qualified...

- Focus on your work experience and your career so far:

-        I worked for (company name) as a (job role)…

-        I worked in (sector) for (period of time)…

-        I was promoted to (job role)…

-        I was responsible for...

-        I have …….years’ experience in…

-        I have a proven track record in…

-   Describe your best features and what motivates you:

-        I am hardworking / focused / easy going, etc

-        I am proud of...

-        I perform well under pressure.

-        I am self-motivated.

-        I take pride in my work.

-   Use intensifiers to make stronger statements:

-     I am very organised and extremely focused.

-  I am really good at initiative/presenting information/achieving

-    I have very good people skills/management  skills

-  Make sure you highlight your language skills:

-        I’m confident speaker of English /i fell comfortable speaking english

-        I have effective communication skills in english

-  Include any technical expertise or projects that might be relevant to the role:

-        I am very proud of (the last project I was involved in) because...

-        I have (say how many years) experience working in (the sector)...

-        I have worked in (sector) for...

-  If appropriate, talk about your background, where you are from, and where you grew up:

-        I was born in (country) and grew up in (country).

-        I relocated/moved to (country) when I was (age).

-        I speak (number) languages.

-        I currently live in (country/city/ town).

 Types of Job Interview

1. One-on-one interview

A one-on-one interview is the traditional kind where you meet with a hiring manager or human resources professional to answer questions. This often happens with the manager who oversees the position, and they want to see how you might fit on their team. They commonly ask about your previous role, your skills and how you’ve handled situations to see if your prior actions and achievements can help them reach their goals.

2. Panel interview

Panel interviews are when several people ask you questions. These are often people from different perspectives within an organization, like human resources, your potential manager and sometimes employees on the team. As they often have unique roles, they might ask you questions specific that affect different areas of the business. For example, a human resource professional might ask about your salary expectations, while an employee on the team might ask you to discuss your collaboration methods.

3. Distance interview

A distance interview is one where employees may ask to meet on the phone or over video. These are often prescreening methods to ask you basic questions before coming in for a more traditional interview. These commonly happen with human resources professionals and they may ask several template questions. If you meet their expectations, they might schedule an in-person interview to learn more about you. As many companies offer remote positions, video interviews may replace traditional interviews for some companies.

Example Job Interview