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Types of Interviews
There are different types of interviews, and there's one thing they all have in common:
They require preparation.
You need to research the company and the
qualifications for the position. You need to line up your
references. You need to dress immaculately. Now,
your task is to take time to make sure that you've prepared emotionally by understanding the types of interviews you
may encounter. Be mindful, though, that no one is going to call you up to schedule a "stress interview"
or a "tepid interview." In the real world, interviews are likely to have elements of different types.
Preparing emotionally means that you will seize the opportunity – whatever opportunity presents itself –
to welcome tough questions and answer them effectively.
Screening Interviews
and Informational Interviews are first
steps in the door. Tread carefully, and your job candidacy might
move up the ranks.
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The Stress Interview need not be feared, for it can provide your best opportunity to shine. In this type of meeting, your interviewer will intentionally try to put you on the defensive to see how you perform during tough times.
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Behavioral Interviews are based on the premise that
the best predictor of future performance is past performance.
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The Tepid Interview could be a tip-off on the status of the competition.
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The "group" in Group Interview can mean either a group of job applicants undergoing a group assessment, or a single
job candidate meeting with a panel of interviewers. Obviously, the two situations are very different.
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At the end of any interview, you want to offer a firm handshake and a smile and let the interviewer
know that you want the job. Unless you are
asked, this is not the time to discuss
specific hours, salary, or benefits.
Follow-up
thank you letters should be written and mailed out within 24
hours of the interview. Return to the
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