The document discusses interviews, including what they are, types of interviews, and tips for conducting oneself during an interview. It defines an interview as a conversation where one person asks questions and another answers. It describes common interview types like personal, group, and panel interviews. It provides guidance on what to wear, bring, and how to conduct oneself, such as preparing, acting professionally, using positive body language, expressing gratitude, and directing the conversation towards your strengths.

1. INTERVIEWS

2. What are interviews?
Understanding what an interview is can help you get the job that
meets your expectations and advance your career. It also allows you
to know what to expect when you meet a hiring manager. Generally,
an interview refers to a conversation between two or more people
where one person asks questions and the other answers them.
Job interviews are the most common way for employers to find
suitable candidates for open roles at their companies. Typically, a
job interview is a situation in which a hiring manager and a
candidate meet to discuss how the candidate's experience relates
to the open position at a company. Depending on the type of
interview and the stage in the recruitment process, there are other
things they may talk about, including what the company does to
support its employees' growth.

3. Types of interviews
Personal interview
A personal interview is a 1-on-
1 meeting, usually between a
hiring manager and a
candidate. This is the most
common type of interview,
which allows the employer to
fully focus on an individual
candidate's strengths, skills
and expertise. You can expect
this type of interview if you're
applying for a senior role or a
position that requires you to
work with little to no
supervision.
Group interview
During a group interview, multiple
candidates meet with a hiring
manager, who gives them a topic to
discuss. Group interviews are a
great way for the interviewer to
assess the candidates'
conversational abilities and
interpersonal skills. For example,
they may pay attention to how likely
a candidate is to allow others to
share their opinion or how easily
they can influence others. This is a
common type of interview for sales
roles.
Panel interview
A panel interview, also known as a
committee interview, involves
multiple senior employees of a
company interviewing a candidate.
Typically, candidates make a
presentation first. The interviewers
then ask them questions about the
topic to test the candidate's
expertise in the field. Interviews of
this type are usually more
demanding and require you to
spend more time preparing for
them, which is why they're usually
for mid- to high-level roles at a
company.

4. Job Application
Process
This is a typical cycle of a job application
however many vary this is a stereotypical cycle.
To begin with an employer will put out a job
vacancy to which a potential candidate will review
the job description and submit a CV and cover
letter if they think the job would be suitable for
them. Once the employer has received all the
applications, they will then screen the
applications looking for specific skills
qualifications and attributes they require for the
specific role. Once the screening stage is
complete and has narrowed down the applicants
the employer will then carry out interviews this is
where the employer will be able to get to know
the candidate understand more about their
experience for the role as well as them as a
person.

5. Job Application
Process
Once interviews are complete the employer will
then consider each candidate based on not only
their CV but how they came across in the
interview their personality their manners and
decorum then witling down the interviewees
down to how many positions are available which
is commonly 1.Once a candidate has been
selected, they will then be given any training or
briefings they would require to perform the role
to the best of their abilities as well as begin a
probation period. At the end of this probation
period the employer will evaluate the
performance of the employee and decided
whether to keep them on as an employee or let
them go and start the process again.

6. What should I wear to an interview?
For a job interview it is best to
attend smartly dressed. For
example, wearing neutral or
muted solid colours or with
little to no design. Clothes
should be modest, neat and
ironed. Although the image
shows a dress or shirt and
trousers for women a suit
would also be an ideal option
to wear. Neutral-coloured
closed toe shoes usually high
heels for women are usually
encouraged however smart
dress shoes depending on the
outfit would also be suitable.

7. What should I bring to an interview?
A good attitude and a
genuine smile
Copies of my CV
Pen and paper or
a notebook
Pre-written questions for
your interviewers
A list of references
A portfolio or
work samples
A bag, briefcase or portfolio that
neatly contains all your items
Directions and
contact information
Emergency items (such as
tissues, umbrella, etc.)

8. Conducting myself during an interview
What is interview etiquette?
Interview etiquette is the behaviour, language and empathy that you deploy during a job interview. It's useful to use
such etiquette throughout the interview process, as this encourages the interviewer to view you as a kind and
trustworthy person. If your counterpart views you positively, they're more likely to recommend that their manager hire
you, allowing you to secure a new job more quickly. If you follow this advice each time you interview for a job, you can
progress your career to a more senior level in a shorter period, boosting your earning potential as a result.
How to conduct yourself in an interview
1. Prepare in advance- Research common interview questions, prepare questions to ask employer
2. Act professionally-Formal clothing and good manners
3. Use positive body language-Maintaining eye contact and confidence
4. Use clear and detailed sentences-Use simple yet formal vocabulary
5. Direct the conversation towards your attributes- show how your skills and experience suit the role
6. Express gratitude-Thank the employer for the opportunity and their time

9. Interview Top Tips
1. Do your research ahead of the interview
2. Look the part
3. Make eye contact with the interviewer
4. Do a practice interview beforehand
5. Let your personality shine