Interview – Meaning, Types, Do’s &
Don’ts, Advantages & Limitations
• A comprehensive understanding of the
interview process
• Presented by: [Your Name]
• Date: [Your Date]
Introduction to Interview
• An interview is a structured conversation
where one participant asks questions, and the
other provides answers.
• Commonly used in recruitment, research,
journalism, and more.
Objectives of an Interview
• - To assess a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and
personality
• - To gather in-depth information
• - To clarify resume or application details
• - To judge communication and problem-
solving ability
Types of Interviews
• 1. Structured Interview – Fixed set of
questions
• 2. Unstructured Interview – Open-ended and
flexible
• 3. Panel Interview – Interviewed by a group
• 4. Telephonic/Video Interview – Remote mode
interview
• 5. Behavioral Interview – Based on past
behavior
• 6. Technical Interview – Role-specific skills
Interview Process
• - Preparation → Resume screening
• - Initial Contact → Invitation
• - Interview Rounds → One or more
• - Evaluation → Scoring/feedback
• - Decision → Selection/rejection
Do’s of an Interview
• - Dress professionally
• - Arrive on time
• - Research the company
• - Listen carefully
• - Answer clearly and confidently
• - Maintain eye contact
• - Ask relevant questions
• - Be polite and respectful
Don’ts of an Interview
• - Don’t interrupt
• - Don’t lie or exaggerate
• - Avoid slang or informal language
• - Don’t badmouth previous employers
• - Don’t be overconfident or underconfident
• - Don’t check your phone during the interview
Advantages of Interviews
• - Direct interaction with the candidate
• - Flexibility in questioning
• - Allows observation of body language
• - Can be adapted to different situations
• - Helps in decision-making
Limitations of Interviews
• - Time-consuming
• - Risk of interviewer bias
• - High preparation needed
• - Stressful for candidates
• - May not always reflect true potential
Tips for Success
• - Practice mock interviews
• - Prepare key questions and answers
• - Know your strengths and weaknesses
• - Stay calm and confident
• - Follow up with a thank-you email
Conclusion
• - Interviews are essential in assessing
suitability for roles
• - Being well-prepared increases your chances
of success
• - Always learn and improve after each
interview experience
Q&A
• Any Questions?
Thank You
• [Your Name]
• Contact Info (optional)

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    Interview – Meaning,Types, Do’s & Don’ts, Advantages & Limitations • A comprehensive understanding of the interview process • Presented by: [Your Name] • Date: [Your Date]
  • 2.
    Introduction to Interview •An interview is a structured conversation where one participant asks questions, and the other provides answers. • Commonly used in recruitment, research, journalism, and more.
  • 3.
    Objectives of anInterview • - To assess a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and personality • - To gather in-depth information • - To clarify resume or application details • - To judge communication and problem- solving ability
  • 4.
    Types of Interviews •1. Structured Interview – Fixed set of questions • 2. Unstructured Interview – Open-ended and flexible • 3. Panel Interview – Interviewed by a group • 4. Telephonic/Video Interview – Remote mode interview • 5. Behavioral Interview – Based on past behavior • 6. Technical Interview – Role-specific skills
  • 5.
    Interview Process • -Preparation → Resume screening • - Initial Contact → Invitation • - Interview Rounds → One or more • - Evaluation → Scoring/feedback • - Decision → Selection/rejection
  • 6.
    Do’s of anInterview • - Dress professionally • - Arrive on time • - Research the company • - Listen carefully • - Answer clearly and confidently • - Maintain eye contact • - Ask relevant questions • - Be polite and respectful
  • 7.
    Don’ts of anInterview • - Don’t interrupt • - Don’t lie or exaggerate • - Avoid slang or informal language • - Don’t badmouth previous employers • - Don’t be overconfident or underconfident • - Don’t check your phone during the interview
  • 8.
    Advantages of Interviews •- Direct interaction with the candidate • - Flexibility in questioning • - Allows observation of body language • - Can be adapted to different situations • - Helps in decision-making
  • 9.
    Limitations of Interviews •- Time-consuming • - Risk of interviewer bias • - High preparation needed • - Stressful for candidates • - May not always reflect true potential
  • 10.
    Tips for Success •- Practice mock interviews • - Prepare key questions and answers • - Know your strengths and weaknesses • - Stay calm and confident • - Follow up with a thank-you email
  • 11.
    Conclusion • - Interviewsare essential in assessing suitability for roles • - Being well-prepared increases your chances of success • - Always learn and improve after each interview experience
  • 12.
  • 13.
    Thank You • [YourName] • Contact Info (optional)