Interview

• WHAT IS INTERVIEW?
• PURPOSE OF INTERVIEW
• TYPES OF INTERVIEW
• TECHNIQUES OF INTERVIEW
• INTERVIEWER’S PREPARATION FOR INTERVIEW
• SOME GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERVIEWEE
 Interview

 Interview means ‘view between’ or ‘sight between’

 Derived from the French ’entrevue’ which means to see each other.
 Refers to a one-on-one conversation between an interviewer and an interviewee.
 Purpose of Interview
The Interviewer
 To find what the interviewee has to offer.
 The personality, character or interest of the
respondent.
 Why a certain person should be hired.
The Interviewee
 To present yourself as the best candidate for
the position
 To learn more about the position
 To learn about the interviewer's organization
to determine whether both are well suited for
me and my career goals
 Types of Interview

Interview

Structural View Personal View

Semi-
Structured Unstructured Selection Appraisal Promotion Counselling Stress
Structured Exit Interview
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Structural View

 This can be divided into three categories. Structured Interview, Semi-structured Interview,
and Unstructured Interview.
 Structured interview – tends to follow formal procedures where the interviewer follows a
predetermined agenda or questions.
 Semi Structured Interview – this type of interview tends to follow the guidelines like a
structured interview but not necessarily follows them.
 Unstructured Interview - the interview does not follow the formal rules or procedures.
Personal View

 Selection Interview – common and widely used to find out the potential and suitable
candidates for the available post.
 Assessment or Appraisal Interview – it is a periodical assessment of the employee. This is
more of discussion interview rather than the question-answer interview.
 Promotion Interview – More informal and serves as induction for new responsibilities and
duties.
 Counselling Interview – For those who causes some kind of problem in the organization.
 Stress Interview – Puts candidates into difficult condition and evaluates how they
perform.
 Exit Interview – For the employee who have resigned or leaving the organization.
Techniques of Interview

 Screening – Large applicants for job then this technique is used.

 Random Appearance – Judge the man by his personal experience rather than on the basis
of the application.
 Tests – the organization judges the candidates on the basis of different tests.
 Experience – Practical experience is more important than paper qualification.
 Under Stress Interview – In stressful job environment.
Interviewer’s Preparation for The Interview

 Preparing in advance
 Panel of Interviewers
 Fixed Date
 Sending interview Letter
 Clearly explaining about what to bring.
 Comfortable Environment
 The committee members
 Clear idea about company profile
 Know about the type of candidate required for the job.
Few Points to Consider

 Relaxed environment can be created by having a brief conversation unrelated to the

interview and by using candidates' name.
 Friendly responses make the candidate comfortable and encouraged to speak.
 Candidate shouldn’t be humiliated in any circumstances.
 If the interview is a stress interview then the interviewer should inform the candidate
about it and not to be anxious about it.
 Taking leave should be pleasant and sociable.
Guidelines for the Interviewee
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