A well-planned interview will generally be
conducted in the following sequence:
GETTING ACQUAINTED
The interview generally starts with introductions
and some getting-to-know-you talk. If your
interviewer forgets to introduce him/herself or
other panel members, inquire politely about thrir
names and their roles with the company so you can
respond appropriately to their questions.
AGENDA SETTING
Generally your interviewer will give you an idea
of what will occur during the interview and how
long it will be. You can expect to do 80 percent
of the talking in a well-conducted interview.
INFORMATION GETTING
Your interviewer will probably start with
questions about your education or your employment
experience and progress to questions that explore
your interest in the job. This is the part of the
interview where many questions regarding your
knowledge, skills, and career goals are asked.
INFORMATION GIVING
This is where the interviewer will respond to
questions you have about the job. Here's where
your research will be helpful. Demonstrate what
you already do know about the company and ask
clarifying questions. Assure the interviewer that
you have more questions you'd want to explore at
the time of a job offer. Acknowledge that he or
she has provided a good deal of information
during the interview.
CLOSE
To signal that the end of the interview is at
hand, the interviewer might say: "Is there
anything else you'd like to tell us that we
haven't covered during the interview!" The
close of the interview will usually include a
cordial statement such as: "We appreciate
your interest in the job (company) and thank you
for coming to an interview. You can expect to
hear from us by next Tuesday."
If your interviewer does not offer information
regarding the next step, ask when you might
expect to hear from them. You will, of course,
thank your interviewer for the opportunity to
meet with them. You should also restate your
interest in the job and the organization.
TESTING IN SELECTION
Testing may be part of the recruitment process
and may include handwriting analysis. You may be
asked for samples of your writing skills, or you
may be asked to demonstrate particular skills as
a supplement to the interview. You may also be
required to take written aptitude tests and
undergo psychological testing. Any tests should
be relevant to the job you're being considered
for and should be administered to all applicants.
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