Types of Interviews
Panel:
- A team of people, (usually 3-5) interviews one candidate
- Panels consist of relevant specialists which allows the candidate to meet several team members
- Promotes diversity and fairness in the evaluation committee
Hints:
- Try to learn who is on the panel beforehand
- Greet all members of the panel
- Attempt to make eye contact with everyone
Case:
- Interactive discussions where real or hypothetical scenarios may be presented
- Commonly used in business, management, or consulting firms and technical occupations
Hints:
- Practice analyzing case studies
- Identify the problem being presented in each scenario
- Ask questions to clarify the case presented
- Walk the interviewer through your thought process
Group:
- Several interview candidates are being interviewed at the same time
- Multiple interviewees interact together like co-workers or teams
Hints:
- Interact with the other candidates
- Demonstrate your communication skills
- Take the lead while keeping a collaborative environment
Phone / Online:
- Allow you to speak with interviewer(s) when you are not physically in the same space
- Same types of questions that would be asked in person are used in a digital interview
Hints:
- Pick an appropriate location free from distractions
- Keep your resume in clear view, to reference dates
- Turn off call-waiting
- Practice with a friend or family member