Interviews

The purpose of a resume is to win an interview. The purpose of an interview is to win the job!

Interviews provide:
- job candidates with the opportunity to personally convince employers that they are the best person for the role; and
- employers with the opportunity to assess the suitability of a candidate for the role, including capabilities, experience as well as cultural and attitude fit.

There are different types of interviews. Most are explained in detail in the accompanying detailed handouts.

Telephone Interviews

Organisations use these to efficiently screen applicants, and short list those suitable to progress further in the interview process.

Behavioural Interviews

Behavioural interviewing is a common technique amongst graduate recruiters. Using this technique, employers ask for examples of previous experience and achievement in order to predict future performance of candidates. The questions are based on the selection criteria in the job ad…more

Panel Interviews

In some cases interviews are conducted by more than one person. While this may seem daunting, there are recommended strategies to assist.

Case Interviews

Most management consulting firms conduct case interviews. This is an interview based on giving the applicant a real business problem to solve…more

Group Interviews /Assessment Centres

Often second round interviews include groups of job applicants, and a strategic set of tasks to complete in a simulated business environment...more