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Job interview question & answer process
Job interviews
The interview isn’t a one sided process it should be a free flowing two way conversation between two people. Although of course the main reason for you being there in the first place is for the employer to decide if you are a suitable candidate for the position by asking you Questions, you too have to decide if the position is right for you.
Therefore the conversation should be two sided with you answering the relevant questions asked and by asking Questions your self. It is important not only to have the qualifications and experience needed for the position but also that you have self confidence and determination.
Sell yourself to the interviewer by answering questions in a brief, relaxed and confident manner while also not being afraid to ask questions of your own.
If you prepared well for the interview and researched the company well you can use this knowledge as a basis for some of your questions.
6 different types of job interviewers
Job interviews
All interviewers will each have their own style or interviewing technique but basically there are six different types of interviewer, these are the absentee, the buddy, the inquisitor, the laser beam, the shotgun and the silver bullet.
It is helpful if you can determine which type of interviewer you have got for your interview then you are able to take steps to adjust your approach to the interview. If you can recognise the form of the interviewer then you will be more prepared and seem more on top.
The absentee
Sometimes the interviewer will come across as though they are not actually there with you in the room, they seemingly are miles away. This could be because of two main reasons, it could be due to work issues or the interviewer could be totally unprepared for the interviewer of a newcomer to interviewing.
Telephone job interviews
Job interviews
Sometimes for many different reasons you may be invited for an interview but instead of turning up at a place and meeting the interviewer face to face you may be asked to take part in a telephone interview. This type of interview is just as important in every aspect and should be treated no differently than if you were meeting face to face and it will usually determine if you will gain a second interview in person.
A phone interview will generally last for 20 to 30 minute and may include just one interviewer or more may be sat in listening. Here are some guidelines for a successful telephone interview: