1. Structured Interview:
• Follows a predetermined set of questions.
• Standardized and consistent across all candidates.
• Reduces bias in the interview process.
2. Unstructured Interview:
• Involves open-ended questions and allows for a more conversational flow.
• May lack consistency in questioning across candidates.
• Provides more flexibility to explore candidate responses.
3. Semi-Structured Interview:
• Combines elements of both structured and unstructured interviews.
• Includes a set of predetermined questions but allows for follow-up inquiries.
4. Behavioral Interview:
• Focuses on past behavior and experiences to predict future performance.
• Asks candidates to provide specific examples of how they handled situations in the past.
5. Group Interview:
• Involves multiple interviewers assessing one candidate.
• Common in team-based hiring processes.
• Allows for different perspectives on the candidate.
6. Panel Interview:
• Similar to a group interview but typically involves multiple interviewers from the same organization.
7. Phone or Video Interview:
• Conducted remotely, either over the phone or through video conferencing.
• Common for initial screening interviews, especially for remote or global positions.
Interview Formats:
1. One-on-One Interview:
• A single interviewer meets with one candidate.
• Provides a personalized interaction between the interviewer and the candidate.
2. Sequential Interview:
• Candidate meets with multiple interviewers one after the other.
• Each interviewer assesses different aspects of the candidate's qualifications.
3. Panel Interview:
• Multiple interviewers assess a candidate simultaneously.
• Offers a diverse perspective on the candidate's suitability for the role.
4. Group Interview:
• Multiple candidates are interviewed together.
• Often used to observe how candidates interact with others and assess teamwork skills.
5. Stress Interview:
• Designed to put the candidate under pressure to observe how they handle stress.
• May involve challenging questions or scenarios.
6. Informational Interview:
• Focuses on gathering information about a particular field or job from an experienced professional.
• Typically initiated by the interviewee seeking advice and insights.
7. Virtual Interview:
• Conducted through video conferencing platforms.
• Common for remote job interviews or when geographic distance is a factor.
