An interview is a conversation where an interviewer asks questions to gather information from an interviewee, and it can take various forms such as job interviews, panel interviews, and phone interviews. Different interview styles serve distinct purposes, from assessing qualifications to evaluating how candidates manage stress or interact in groups. Preparation is crucial for conducting effective interviews, including background research, question preparation, and maintaining a professional demeanor.

1. The Interview
Lecture 2

2. What is an interview?
Basically ,an interview
is a conversation
between two people
(the interviewer and the
interviewee) where
questions are asked by
the interviewer to
obtain information from
the interviewee.

3. Interview means different things
• The word interview can stand for different
things. For example a reporter interviews a
celebrity for television. This kind of interviews
can be one-on-one but usually when it comes
to television there are many reporters from
different channels.
• There are also job interviews where a person
has to go through in order to get a job he
wants. Job interviews are usually face-to-face
interviews and it includes paperwork.

4. • During an interview you can expect to be asked
questions around your educational
background, previous work experiences and
questions relating to your personal
characteristics and goals. But what happens
after that? It depends on what interview style
your interviewer prefers. Below are some of
the more common interview styles used.

5. According to the Topic
• Actual – the questions of
the interviewer is for the
information and reaction.
• Biography – the questions
aims to get information
about the experiences of
the person that can
entertain.

6. According to Methods
 Formal – the time is scheduled for the sake of the interviewee.
 Informal – no specific schedule.

7. According to Goals
 Usual – the good example is the search for the evidences
about the witness of the scene.
 Traditional – aims to get accurate information needed for the
entertainment of the people and avoid judgment to the
person.
 Groupings – this is about the numbers of the interviewer and
interviewee

8. Job interviews
 It is a fact that in many things
even when the goal is the same the paths leading to it are always different.
The same can be said for any job prospects where there are diverse arrays of
interview styles that seek to select that best for that particular profile.
Employers adopt a variety of ways to find out if the particular candidate fits
the bill.

9. Different Kinds Of Interview

10. 1. Face-To-Face Interview
This is a traditional interview and the most common type.
In this interview the candidate and the interviewer meets face-to-face.
The main concept of the interview is to build rapport with the
interviewer and show how the qualifications will benefit their
organization.
The interviewee should maintain eye contact, and respond to all the
questions of the interviewer.

11. 2. Panel Interview
A panel interview comprises more than two members interviewing a
person for the hiring.
It is most common mode of interview when hiring at the senior level.
The interviewee should try to connect with each interviewer and the
best way to do this is to read the personality of each interviewer.

12. In a panel interview, the interviewer tries to gauge the group management and
group presentation skills of the interviewee.
The interviewee should maintain eye contact with the person asking the questions
but also seek eye contact with the other members of the panel.

13. 3. Phone Interview
 Phone interviews are increasingly used
in mass hiring.
 The interview is conducted entirely over
the phone and this is very effective in
eliminating any bias that may arise from
the appearance and manner of the
candidate.

14. Why the phone interview?
Phone interview is used to narrow a field of candidates. That is why
candidates should treat this interview with the same seriousness as a
phone interview.
The candidate should focus on the conversation and listen to the
questions carefully before answering. In this interview, voice is also a
key.

15. 4. Group Interview
 The main purpose of this interview is to
see how the interviewer interacts with
others and how he or she influences
others with
knowledge and reason.

16. Why group interviews?
Group interview is also the best way to discover any leadership potential
among the candidates.
The leading candidates who are selected from the group interview are then
taken for an informal one to one interview.

17. 5. Stress Interview
This type of interview is rare in the present
job scenario. It was a very common interview
method when selecting for sales position.

18. Why stress interviews?
 This interview is an attempt to see how
the candidates handle themselves under
stress. So, the interviewer deliberately
assumes a sarcastic or argumentative
position. The trick for the interviewee to
remain calm under such a situation.

19. Stress interview means
Being asked more than one questions at a time.
Being asked further questions without being allowed adequate time to
respond.
Being questioned in an interrogatory tone and voice.
Being asked an unrelated bunch of questions;
Having his feelings provoked.

20. Here’s an example of journalism type
interview

21. Tips on how-to-interview
 Work as a reporter can be demanding because of time constraints and the
challenges of interviews.
 Interview methods can differ depending on the interviewee, and it's important
to alter your method as needed.
 Stay calm and ask follow-up questions whenever you do not understand
something in an interview.

22. Preparation
 The most important aspect of the interview is conducting background
research. You can't understand the full story without background
knowledge.
 Research can also help you come up with productive questions.
Showing that you know about the subject may also make your source
respond more positively to you and your questions.
 Prepare questions to ask and bring pen, paper and a tape recorder
with you to the interview. Make an appointment and arrive on time.

23. Guiding the Interview
Introduce yourself and explain what you are
doing and for whom.
Ask the source's name and title and make
sure you have the correct spelling.
Misspelling a name is an offense worthy of
firing at some publications, and may earn
you a failing grade if you are a student.

24. Don’t forget!
 Maintain eye contact, be friendly and avoid yes-or-no questions. Also, to keep from
influencing a source's answer, avoid asking biased questions.
 Take notes and try to get complete quotes on important subjects. If you did not hear
something, politely ask the source to repeat it.
 Also consider the surroundings of the interview and the source's behavior, as these
details can make your writing more interesting.

25. Thank You!