Navigating Interviews
Interview Methods
How
In-Person: Occurs at a physical location.
Virtual: An interview conducted remotely using video meeting software.
Virtual Asynchronous: You record and submit video responses to a list of questions.
Phone: An interview conducted over the phone.
Who
One-on-One: What most people think of when talking about an interview.
Panel: A group of interviewers take turn asking questions.
Group: An interview where multiple candidates are in the room together and interviewed simultaneously
Specialized Interviews
Behavioral: Presents you with a situation to react to. (“Tell me about a time when”….or “Describe how…”)
Case and Technical: Presents interviewee with a problem, or case, to solve. Your answer is not as important as your analysis. It is commonly used by consulting firms.
Presentation: Assigns you to present a topic or pitch an idea.
Preparation is Key
Research: Who are you meeting with? Make sure you are familiar with the organization that is interviewing you. Check out the company website and LinkedIn.
Be Ready to Ask Questions: This shows engagement and demonstrates interest. Examples: Could you tell me about the work environment? What is the most important skill to help a person succeed in this position?
Refine Your Story: Remember that you are making a first impression. Make sure your appearance reflects that!
Polish Your Documents: Is your resume error free? Is your Thank You note ready to go? Does your cover letter add value to your application versus simply repeating information from your resume?
Virtual Interview: this will often be your first impression. Practice and check your surroundings for any distracting elements. A blank background is preferable.