Types of Interviews Part 2

The In-Person Interview

• Gives you the opportunity to meet the candidate and see their professionalism in person

• Should be conducted in a quiet and interruption free room

• Can be conducted by one person or a group of employees

The Group Interview

Why use them?• To save time and money– 1 hour in a group interview of 12 vs. 12 hours for

one-on-one conversations• Can be used as the pre-orientation “orientation”• To observe interaction among others– Especially important for positions where people

skills are a must– Determine personality types for team building

The Group Interview Formats

• Employer Presentation about the company– Followed by a group question-and-answer session

• Problem-Solving Session– Employer provides a hypothetical situation and

candidates must work together to come up with solutions

• Group-Oriented work-related task– Candidates must find a way to perform together

May also choose to ask questions of individual candidates

The Group Interview: What to Look For

• Knowledge about the company

• Communication Skills• Analytical Skills• Leadership Skills– Ability to influence and

motivate others• Interpersonal Skills– How candidates work together

in a group• Ability to handle stress

The Group Interview: Your Role as a Facilitator

• Ensure candidates have an equal opportunity to provide information and demonstrate their skills

• Keep the interview flowing from one activity to another and stay on schedule

• Provide candidates with clear instructions on the purpose of each activity and what is required of them