Types of Interview

Amity School of Engineering & Technology
Module III-
INTERVIEW-
TYPES & STYLES
DEFINITION
• An interview is essentially a structured conversation where

one participant asks questions, and the other provides
answers.
• In common parlance, the word "interview" refers to a one-on-
one conversation between an interviewer and an interviewee.
• The interviewer asks questions to which the interviewee
responds, usually providing information. That information
may be used or provided to other audiences..
THE INTERVIEW
What is an Interview ?
• A structured meeting between you and an

Employer.
• A systematic method to collect

information through direct dialogue with
the respondent.
TYPES
• Depending up the requirements, situations, locations and time, the interviews are
broadly classified into ten different categories. Recruiters should be knowledgeable
enough to understand which type of interview should be used when.
• The ten different types of interviews are as follows −
• Structured Interview − In this type, the interview is designed and detailed in
advance. A structured interview is pre-planned, accurate, and consistent in hiring the
candidates.
• Unstructured Interview − This type of interview is an unplanned one, where the
interview questionnaire is not prepared. Here, the effectiveness of the interview is
very less and there is a tremendous waste of time and effort of both the interviewer
and the interviewee.
• Group Interview − In this type of interview, all the candidates or a group of
candidates are interviewed together. Group interviews are conducted to save time
when there is a large number of applications for a few job vacancies. A topic will be
given to discuss among the candidates and the interviewer judges the innovativeness
and behavior of each candidate in the group.
• Depth Interview − Depth interview is a semi-structured interview, where the

candidates have to give a detailed information about their education
background, work experience, special interests, etc. And the interviewer
takes a depth interview and tries in finding the expertise of the candidate.
• Stress Interview − Stress interviews are conducted to discover how a
candidate behaves in stressful conditions. In this type of interview, the
interviewer will come to know whether the candidate can handle the
demands of a complex job. The candidate who maintains his composure
during a stress interview is normally the right person to handle a stressful
job.
• Individual Interview − In an individual interview, the interview takes place
one-on-one i.e., there will be a verbal and a visual interaction between two
people, an interviewer and a candidate. This is a two-way communication
interview, which helps in finding the right candidate for a vacant job position.
• Informal Interview − Such interviews are conducted in an informal way,

i.e., the interview will be fixed without any written communication and can be
arranged at any place. There is no procedure of asking questions in this
type of interview, hence it will be a friendly kind of interview.
• Formal Interview − A formal interview held in a formal way, i.e., the
candidate will be intimated about the interview well in advance and the
interviewer plans and prepares questions for the interview. This is also
called as a planned interview.
• Panel Interview − Panel interview, as the name indicates, is being
conducted by a group of people. In this type of interview, three to five
members of the selection committee will be asking questions to the
candidates on different aspects. The final decision will be taken by all the
members of the panel collectively.
• Exit Interview − Exit interviews are conducted for those employees who
want to leave the organization. The importance of the exit interview is to
discover why an employee wants to leave his job.
Why an Interview ?
• To find if the candidate has the right attitude and fits

the requirement and company culture
• To get information about the qualitative facts about a

person as well as to make a psychological study of a
candidate’s personality.
• To find the best candidate to fill a vacancy
Types of Interview
• Face-To-Face/In -Person Interview
• Panel interview
• Telephonic interview
• Peer Group interview

• Stress Interview
• Video Conference Interview
Face to Face Interview
• This 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 Interview
• A 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.
• The interviewee should maintain eye contact with the person
asking the questions but also seek eye contact with the other
members of the panel.
Telephonic interview
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.
• Phone interviews are increasingly used in mass
hiring.
• The candidate should focus on the conversation
and listen to the questions carefully before
answering. In this interview, voice is also a key.
Peer Group Interview
• The main purpose of this interview is to see

how the interviewee interacts with others and
how he or she influences others with
knowledge and reason.
• Group interview is the best way to discover

any leadership potential among the candidates.
Stress Interview
• This type of interview is rare in the present job

scenario.
• 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.
Video Conference Interview
• This type of Interview uses technology for

a “person to person” interview by video.
• It allows people from different locations to

interview you without travelling.

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Amity School of Engineering & Technology

• An interview is essentially a structured conversation where

• A structured meeting between you and an

• A systematic method to collect

• Depth Interview − Depth interview is a semi-structured interview, where the

• Informal Interview − Such interviews are conducted in an informal way,

• To find if the candidate has the right attitude and fits

• To get information about the qualitative facts about a

• Face-To-Face/In -Person Interview

• Peer Group interview

• This is a traditional interview and the most common

• A Panel interview comprises more than two members

The interview is conducted entirely over the phone

• The main purpose of this interview is to see

• Group interview is the best way to discover

• This type of interview is rare in the present job

• This interview is an attempt to see how the

• So, the interviewer deliberately assumes a sarcastic

• Being asked more than one questions at a

• This type of Interview uses technology for

• It allows people from different locations to

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