Job interview always has been considered to be one of the most difficult parts of the job searching process. The main idea of job interview is making the best match. The Company as well as the job seeker wants to determine if there is coherence between them.

There are two basic styles of job interview - traditional job interview and behavioural interview.
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Traditional interview includes basic questions, such as, ?why do you want to work in this company??, ? what are your strengths and weaknesses?? Often the success of interview of that kind is based on the communication skills of the candidate and on his ability to convince the interviewer of the truth and credibility of his answers. The employer wants to know whether the job seeker does have the skills and abilities to perform in the offered vacancy; does the job seeker possess the enthusiasm and ethic of work the employer expects; and will the job seeker be a team player and fit in the organization.
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Behavioral job interview is based on the idea the person?s past experience and behaviour is the best indicator for his future development. The most common questions in that kind of interview could be: ? describe me situation from your past experience when you faced an unexpected problem?, ? tell me about your experience when you failed to achieve a goal?. Candidates who have just received their university degrees should focus on their class projects and group situations that could relate to mentioned situations. Volunteer and social work in such cases could be considered as a good experience. Job seekers should organize their answers based on four-part outline:

Describe the situation
Talk about your actions
Characterize the outcome
Specify what you learned from the situation


Besides interview styles there are also several forms of interviews

There are several forms of job interview with with respect to the different degrees of formality they incorporate. However, in general, all of them consist of a conversation, allowing the employer to get to know you. In the same time, you are given the opportunity to get to know him and his requirements. Whilst interviews can be nerve wracking experiences, you should not forget that the interviewer is also a human being and may be nervous too. Enter with a confident air, be friendly and open. It is very important not to forget to breathe regularly. In order to increase your final outcomes, prepare yourself with the help of implementing some of the interview tips.
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To get to this stage you would have succeeded in qualifying the preliminary screening processes. The selection process will have been limited to certain degree and the company has recognised you as an attractive prospect. Usually human resources personnel will carry out this interview by department supervisor, but sometimes. Be prepared for all types of questions, particularly about yourself in detail, why you want the job and in what way you can contribute to the company.
(missing text)Do not volunteer information that the interviewer doesn't ask for.
Tips:Your objective is to make them want you in their team, therefore you have to impress them with your personality, your qualifications and your career ambition. Dress conservatively to impress and arrive punctually, be chatty, use plenty of eye contact. Establish a rapport with the interviewer.
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An interview during lunch will be more casual than in the office. However, do not decrease your alert. Make your life easier by not ordering messy food. The decision whether to smoke or drink alcohol should be based upon the location and what the interviewer is doing.
Tips: Follow the lead of the interviewer in behavior, tone and ordering.
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A brief meeting with the company used by them to weed out unqualified and uninterested candidates. Screening interviews occur when there is a huge number of job applicants. However, as a whole candidates are rarely asked to attend them. Interviewers are usually human resource professionals and the format is usually that of straight questions and answers.
Tips: Confirm to the interviewer what they have already read in your resume or CV, do not deviate from the truth. Providing facts is more important than building a rapport.
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Sometimes if a candidate lives a great distance from the offices of the company then it may not be practical to attend preliminary interviews in person. In this case an interview can be conducted on the telephone. Alternatively, some companies use telephone interviews as a screening process to eliminate the weaker candidates on the earlier stages. A telephone interview is not to be treated as an easier option, it should be conducted in an equally professional manner as a standard interview and the same rules are applied. The only difference is that your body language no longer applies.
Do not let the interviewer totally lead the conversation, if it is appropriate push for a face to face meeting saying something like ?I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you in person so we can both better evaluate each other. I am free either Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Which would be better for you??
How to behave: Speak clearly, answer the interviewers questions precisely, try to elaborate without talking too much, exude controlled professionalism and smile.
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Often group interviews are used to introduce the company and describe the job to an assembled audience of candidates. This form of interview does not invoke so much pressure on the individual candidate, however the aim is to stand out from the crowd and be noticed.
Tips:Ask questions, speak to company personnel in order to establish a brief rapport afterwards.
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Companies use this method when hiring personnel for advanced positions or if they are just feeling nasty. During committee interviews, different members of the company personnel question the candidates at once. This can be daunting but try to keep cool. Be sure to impress all of the interviewers, do not limit to just what one or two want to hear.
Tips: When an interviewer addresses you with a question, respond to the person that asked that question, while being conscious of how the others will interpret what you are saying.
Tips: Deliberate attempts to unnerve you. Interviewers may try to test your nerves to see how you handle yourself under pressure. The interview may start out in a relaxed fashion with standard questions being posed, then he may change tactics and launch a hostile assault, for example 'So you failed your A-levels, what makes you think you can handle the pace at our company?' You should be prepared for this and when it comes don't take it personally. Calmly answer each question, as it will work.
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