​Kovel Vocational and Technical Education Center

​“I was very nervous during my first interview,” recalls Andriy. “I was afraid that everything would end in complete failure.”

An interview is one of the most important stages of a job search. You can reduce your anxiety and make a positive impression on the employer if you prepare properly. And for this, you should know the main types of interviews and their features.

Usually, the first stage of getting to know a candidate is a telephone interview. Its purpose is to check whether the candidate meets the basic requirements, and then invite him to a face-to-face interview. Since gestures and facial expressions are not visible during a telephone interview, it is important that your answers sound clear, positive, and confident.

The next stage is an individual interview. This is the most common type of interview, during which the recruiter (or responsible manager) communicates with the candidate face to face. Before the interview, learn more about what the company is up to by checking out the news on the website or social media. Remember that the interviewer is not your enemy, he understands how you feel. Therefore, behave in a friendly and welcoming manner, but not in a familiar way. Watch your posture, facial expressions, and gestures.

A panel interview is conducted in the same way as an individual interview, but there are several interviewers present (usually a recruiter and the employee's future manager). This format allows for greater objectivity.

Did you pass the first interview? Were you invited to the second round? Congratulations! Remember the questions you were asked in the first round of the interview, as well as your answers to them. This will help you feel more confident.

“Don't consider the obstacles you encounter on the way to a successful interview to be insurmountable,” advises Andriy. – Rather, look at them as obstacles that can be successfully overcome. Good preparation and a positive attitude will help you succeed in your job search.”

 

 

"I was very nervous at my first interview, – recalls Andriy. – I was afraid it would end in failure."

An interview is one of the most important stages of a job search. You can reduce anxiety and make a positive impression on your employer if you prepare properly. And for this you need to know the main types of interviews and their features.

Usually the first stage of acquaintance with the candidate is a telephone interview. Its purpose is to check whether the candidate meets the basic requirements, and then invite him for a face-to-face interview. As gestures and facial expressions are not visible during a telephone interview, it is important that your answers are clear, positive, and confident.

The next stage is an individual interview. This is the most common type of interview where the recruiter (or a responsible manager) communicates with the candidate face to face. Before the interview, find out more about the company by reading the news on its website or social network page. Remember that the interviewer is not your enemy and understands how you feel. Therefore, be friendly and welcoming, but not familiar. Watch your posture, facial expressions and gestures.

A panel interview is held in the same way as an individual interview, but with several interviewers (usually a recruiter and an employee's future manager) in order to achieve greater objectivity.

Did you pass the first interview? Have you been invited to the second round? Congratulations! Remember the questions you were asked in the first round, as well as your answers to them. This will help you feel more confident.

"Do not consider the obstacles you face on the way to a successful interview insurmountable. – says Andriy. – Rather, look at them as obstacles that can be successfully overcome. Good training and a positive attitude will help you to succeed in your job search."