Chapter IV

Lesson 2

JOB INTERVIEW
• Job interviews may vary from structured or formal
with a set of specific questions to unstructured with
freewheeling conversation.
Types of Job Interview
1. Traditional one-on-one interview
- candidate is interviewed by one
person
2. Panel Interview
- candidate is interviewed by a group or
panel
3. Group Interview
- candidate is interviewed along with c
fellow candidates
4. Stress Interview
- candidate is asked a series of difficult and
intimidating questions to see how he/she
handles stress
Some Tips in Preparing for an Interview
• Before the Interview
1. Have the right mindset.
2. Research. Gather information about the
company to adjust your responses to fit that
company.
3. Know the typical questions asked
4. Know what questions are illegal.
5. Prepare your own questions.
6. Practice.
During the Interview
1. Arrive early and present yourself well.
2. Smile, make frequent eye contact and control
your body movements.
3. Be clear.
4. Wait for the interviewer to officially signal
the end of the interview.
Mock Job Interview
- Responses to questions
- Language proficiency and coherence
- composure