What is a job interview? 

JOB INTERVIEW is something which has been scaring us for a long time.

Do you want to know what is a job interview?

What are the rounds of a job interview?

What skills you are checking during a job interview?

 

This video is going to answer all the questions

 

What is a job interview? 

Job Interview is a process through which

An employer finds the best person for the vacant position available in the organization.

A candidate finds the job available as per the qualification and qualities of the candidate.

It helps to verify facts & figures in order to present in the interview.

It helps to determine the quality of the answers.

And in the end, there is no other alternative available in order to choose the best alternative.

 

There are various skills that interviewer are searching in the candidate during the process of interview.

1. Behavioural skills

2. Interpersonal Skills

3. Social skills

4. Teamwork skills

5. Leadership skills

6. Positive attitude

7. Self-regulatory skills

8. Patience

9. Responsibility

10. Flexibility

11. Self Motivation

12. Task-related skills

13. Goal setting

14. Time management

15. Creativity

16. Organization skills

17. Intellect & knowledge skills

18. Field related knowledge

19. Digital skills

20. Communication Skills

21. Verbal skills

22. Nonverbal skills

23. Observatory skills

24. Empathy

25. Listening skills

26. Writing skills

27. Aptitude

28. Ability

29. Interest

30. Inclination

The interview consists of various rounds. The number and type of rounds depend on the size of the company, Policies of the company, and also job profile.

 

Though the major rounds are:

Telephonic/video round

This is a type of round where there are one recruiter and one candidate. In this kind of process, the distance is not a problem and also shortlisting becomes easier. But, there can be connectivity issues, and also because interviewer cannot see the body language so nonverbal communication which plays a really important role is missed.

Assessment

This is a type of round where there are one recruiter and multiple candidates. In this kind of process interviewer can cater to large group of candidates at one time evaluating them in multiple sets. This is a time-consuming process and also because the process repeats every time candidates may know all the questions. Further, here the right talent may be missed because of the above-mentioned reason.

Face to face

This is a type of round where there are one recruiter and one candidate. In this kind of process, there is a thorough interaction wherein the candidate and also an employer communicate being in front of each other. Moreover, nonverbal communication enables one to know the candidate well. This is a time-consuming and also resource-consuming process. Also, there can be biased from the interviewer’s side because of personal liking.

Group Interview

This is a type of round where there are one recruiter and multiple candidates. In this kind of process large group of candidates are catered at one time evaluating them in multiple sets. Moreover, this is a fast process and it checks the competitiveness of the candidates. Also, though accuracy may lack and the right talent may be missed.

Interview panel

This is a type of round where there are multiple recruiters and one candidate. In this kind of process one candidate is interviewed by multiple experts on various parameters. Further, this is a time consuming and expensive process but accurate. The candidate may feel valued, but also be overwhelmed with so many questions. Also, there can also be a clash of results in the panel as they all have a different thought process.

Now there are various ways of conducting interviews and moreover either there can be multiple rounds or one round as per the requirement of the organization and job profile.

How will we get to know that the vacancy is there and also the interview is conducted?

There are three ways

Traditional methods

Newspaper

References

Family

Online

Social platforms – Linkedin

Job portals – Naukri.com

Social media – Blogs, Tools

Network

Consultants

Campus

Coaching

Meetups

Job fairs

 

So, now you know all about the interview. Do not be scared get yourself prepared and face the interview.

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