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 are checked 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 presented in the interview.
It helps to determine the quality of the answers.
And in the end, there is no other alternative available to choose the best alternative.
There are various skills that are searched in the candidate during the process of interview.
Behavioral skills
Interpersonal Skills
Social skills
Teamwork skills
Leadership skills
Positive attitude
Self-regulatory skills
Patience
Responsibility
Flexibility
Self Motivation
Task-related skills
Goal setting
Time management
Creativity
Organization skills
Intellect & knowledge skills
Field related knowledge
Digital skills
Communication Skills
Verbal skills
Nonverbal skills
Observatory skills
Empathy
Listening skills
Writing skills
Aptitude
Ability
Interest
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 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 shortlisting becomes easier. But, there can be connectivity issues, and because the body language cannot be seen 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 large group of candidates are catered at one time evaluating them in multiple sets. This is a time-consuming process and because the process repeats every time candidates may know all the questions. 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 an employer communicate being in front of each other. Nonverbal communication enables one to know the candidate well. This is a time-consuming and 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. This is a fast process and it checks the competitiveness of the candidates. 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. This is a time consuming and expensive process but accurate. The candidate may feel valued, but also be overwhelmed with so many questions. 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 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 the interview is conducted?
There are three ways
Traditional methods
Newspaper
References
Family
Online
Social platforms – Linkedin
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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