B.13 Complete a job interview

After mastering B.13, your students should be able to answer the following questions:

• What are the candidate's goals during a job interview?
• What are the interviewer's goals from the interview?
• What are the two types of interviews?
  • Screening interview
  • Selection interview
• What are the three types of interview formats?
  • One-on-one
  • Board interview
  • Group interview
• What are the four stages of the interview process?
  • Introduction
  • Sharing general information
  • Narrowing the focus
  • Closing
• How should the candidate prepare for an interview?
• How should the candidate handle an unethical question?
• What job interviewing mistakes do candidates often make?
  • Arriving late
  • Arriving early
  • Dressing wrong
  • Dressing in a rush
  • Smoking
  • Drinking
  • Chewing gum
  • Bringing a friend or relative
  • Not doing their research
  • Admitting a flaw
  • Not knowing your own strengths
  • Asking too many questions
  • Not asking any questions
  • Bad-mouthing a current or former employer
  • Lack of enthusiasm
  • Poor handshake
  • Checking your watch
  • Getting excessively nervous
• What should the candidate do after the interview ?