Phone interviews – The first round of interviews for most positions, but not all, may be conducted via phone. They may include internal recruiter screenings, initial interviews with hiring managers and technical interviews.
*Tip: Stand up and smile…This could give you more energy.
One-on-One in person – This is an onsite interview, usually at the location at which you might be working. This may happen after one or more phone interviews.
*Tip: Be courteous and gracious to everyone you encounter…opportunities have been lost when bad behavior has been observed.
Live Video Conference Interviews- These interviews are similar to in person interviews except they are conducted by video. They are real time interviews and may be done computer to computer or you may be asked to go to a video conference location. These interviews may be utilized when the candidate and job location are physically far apart.
*Tip: Be appropriately dressed from head to toe…you never know when you might have to stand up!
On-Demand Video Interviews – This refers to interviews where a set of questions are pre-recorded and sent to you to answer at your own pace. You will be provided an opportunity to record your responses to these questions and then submit them for review. They are similar to the live video interview but without the interaction and immediate feedback. With on-demand interviews, you may have the opportunity to refine your answers before you submit them.
*Tip: Be yourself, they don’t expect news anchor performance.
Group or Panel Interviews - Sometimes, more than one person will be interviewing you simultaneously. Often, these occur during in person interviews although they may also occur during phone and video interviews. Sometimes, one person will focus on one aspect of the job for which you are interviewing, while another person will focus on another.
*Tip: Panel interviews are like going out to dinner with a group of friends or family...when speaking, you include everyone in the conversation.
Case Interviews – Case interviews help the interviewer identify how you process information and come to conclusions. You will be given a problem to solve within a certain period of time. In some cases, you will be given the question ahead of time in order to prepare.
*Tip: Keep in mind that case interviews are often about the process, not the actual answer.
Meal Interviews – Sometimes a meal is included during the interview process. They may be at a restaurant, in a conference room or someone’s office. These interviews are as formal as more traditional face to face interviews…don’t let the casual environment cause you to let your guard down.
*Tip: Stay away from anything with red sauce and even if the interviewer is imbibing, think twice before ordering that glass of wine.
