There is more than one standard for a job interview. Potential employers use several types of interviews to determine who is the right person for the job. Be aware of the various types of interviews in case you unexpectedly find yourself going through one.
Knockout job interview presentations : how to present with confidence, beat the competition and impress your way into a top job
Rebecca Corfield.
London ; Philadelphia, PA : Kogan Page, 2010.
Presenting in a job interview can be incredibly daunting. Candidates often lack the confidence and skills so they fail to do themselves justice and impress the panel. Knockout Job Interview Presentations takes you through the whole process of planning and making a presentation as part of a job interview and helps you to understand what employers are looking for and learn how to provide it. It will help you to have a positive outlook, plan so that you know what to include and how, cope with seen and unseen briefs, make all of the practical preparations, then get it right on the day, handling nerves and making an impact. Rebecca Corfield also looks into difficult situations that may occur and gives advice on how to rise above them and continue with your presentation unscathed.
301 best questions to ask on your interview
John Kador.
New York : McGraw-Hill, c2010.
Hundreds of insightful, engaging, and critical questions to help you nail any interview!Knowing which questions to ask in an interview can paralyze even the most seasoned job applicants – but not those who have301 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interviewat their side. This second edition of the interviewee's bible delivers powerful tools that jobseekers need in order to shine in the most crucial part of the interview process.Written with the participation of recruiters, job coaches, hiring managers, andFortune500 HR specialists, this book is packed with sure-fire conversation-starters about the goals, values, processes, and culture of the hiring organization. Other features, including examples of smart interview questions—and the questionsNEVERto ask—make301 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interviewthe best available resource for get-noticed, get-hired tips, techniques, and guidance that put you in the driver’s seat at your next interview.
Job hunting tips for people with hot and not-so-hot backgrounds : [150 smart tips that can change your life]
Ronald L. Krannich.
Manassas Park, Va. : Impact Publications, c2010.
Finding a job may be the hardest, most frustrating, and ego-bruising work you ever do. It also can be an extremely educational, exciting, and exhilarating experience. If done properly, you'll meet many new and interesting people, learn a great deal about yourself and others, and land a job that is a good fit for both you and the employer. If all goes well, your new job will become an important step in your overall career.
Telephone interviews are becoming more popular as people from distant cities, even countries, are applying for employment. The telephone is one way for the employer to meet the candidate and screen individuals before meeting in person. Your voice takes on a great importance during this type of interview. Keep it positive, energetic and project your voice in a clear manner.
Lunch interviews are another type of interview that does not take place in an office. The interviewer may prefer to meet without distractions from the office, or the company could be testing your social graces if the job requires to meeting with clients. Order a dish from the menu that will not be difficult to manage, and do not follow suit if your host has a cocktail. You will be in a more relaxed atmosphere but remember that you are still on an interview for possible employment.
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A letter of thanks
Always send a thank you letter to the interviewer, no matter what type of interview. Be sure to restate your interest and emphasize your qualifications. |
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Interview Thank-you |
Computer screening is a new method when companies can get information before you meet with the hiring person. You sit at a computer terminal answering a series of questions, the same exact questions to all applicants. This method can evaluate your computer skills and score job-related questions. The interviewer will go over your responses and discuss any inconsistencies and response rates with you. Answering the questions in a honest and positive manner should get you through the face-to-face interview.
Group interviews may find you being interviewed with several other applicants. The employer will observe your interpersonal and leadership skills. They are looking at how you interact with others, do you have the ability to summarize important points and keep the group focused on the task. Show the employer you can be a leader in the workplace.
When you find yourself in any type of interview, it should be taken just as seriously as the one-to-one traditional interview.
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff
