1) One-on-One Interview

A one-on-one interview is an interview with a single interviewer. It is important to build establish rapport with the interviewer. These interviews usually take place in a low-stress professional environment where the job candidate and the interviewer can decide if there is a mutual fit.

2) Panel Interview

A panel interview is an interview with two or more interviewers. The goal is to gain multiple perspectives on the potential candidate. Collectively, the interviewers’ common interest is to determine if the potential candidate would benefit the company. Individually, the interviewers’ personal interest is to see how the potential candidate would perform as a co-worker or as a member of their department.

 

3) Candidate Group Interview

A candidate group interview is an interview where two or more potential candidates are interviewed. The purpose of the interview is to examine how the candidates make themselves stand out and how they function in the group.

 

4) Phone Interview

Phone interviews are conducted over the telephone with the intent of being direct and time-efficient. The phone interview will determine if you will be invited for an interview in person, as they are typically used for a first interview.

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5) Teleconferencing / Web Conferencing Interview

Teleconferencing / Web Conferencing interviews overcome factors such as distance and travel expenses. Maintain a professional attitude and dress appropriately as if you were in a face-to-face interview. Ensure that the environment you will be viewed in is presentable by organizing the space, minimizing distractions, and keeping noises out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6) Behavioral

In a behavioral interview, the interviewer asks the applicant about their performance in past situations. The interviewer has specific qualities and skills that they are looking for, and the questions they ask are directed towards finding out if the potential candidate meets the qualifications.

7) Case Interview

This type of interview can tests how the applicant performs on-the-job. The potential candidate is presented a “case”, often a business situation, and must propose a solution. The potential candidate is expected to investigate the case by asking the interviewer questions and gathering information.

 

8) Stress Interview

The stress interview is exactly what it sounds like - it’s designed to stress you out. Essentially, the interviewer will act unprofessionally by being rude, sarcastic, or argumentative in order to evaluate your ability to handle unexpected pressure and maintain a professional attitude.

 

9) Working Interview

A working interview is an opportunity for you to prove your qualifications and demonstrate your skills. In type of interview, you will perform duties as if you were on the job and may even work alongside potential co-workers. An important aspect to note is that you must be paid if you perform work duties.

 

10) Lunch Interview

This type of interview is less formal than the rest, but attire and professionalism is important nevertheless. Not only will the interviewer be evaluating your qualifications, they will also be observing your table manners and social etiquette. Lunch interviews can also be used to assess your capability to fill a job position that requires meeting other professionals or clients frequently over lunch.