PRESENTATION ON
INTERVIEW
What is an interview?
• A conversation between a job
applicant and a representative of an
employer which is conducted to access
whether the applicant should be hired.
• Interviews are one of the most
popularly used for employee selection
• A formal meeting at which someone is
asked questions in order to find out if
they are suitable for a post of
employment.
Modes of interview
1. Telephonic Interview
2. Face-to-Face Interview
3. Video Interview
Telephonic Interview
This usually takes place with
either the HR or recruitment to
assess the candidate in general.
This may include asking
interview questions based on the
resume, roles and
responsibilities of the job profile.
I most cases, telephonic
interviews are the first and last
stage of the interview.
Face-to-Face Interview
Once the candidate’s basic profile
is screened and shortlisted, it is
processed further. The candidate
and interviewer meet in person to
discuss your profile. This may
include the employer, someone
from Human Resource or a
recruitment consultant. Based on
the interview round, you will either
be assessed in general or on
technical grounds.
Video Interview
These can be considered the
substitute for the face-to-face
interview since it has a similar
purpose. Video interviews
happen in case of remote
positions or in situations when
meeting the candidate is not
possible. Video interviewers
were the most feasible type of
interviews during the peak of
COVID-19.
Rounds of Interviews
The complete recruitment process of a company goes through various
rounds candidate goes for next round after clearing the current round,
these are given below:
1. Written/Aptitude test
2. Technical interview round
3. HR Interview Round
Written/Aptitude test
The first round for most of the companies is written round. This round
is screening round and easy to crack. It consists of mainly four
sections:
• English Proficiency
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Verbal reasoning
• Technical written test
Each section contains approximately 20-30 number of multiple choice
questions which you need to complete in a given time limit.
Technical Interview Round
The next round is a technical
interview. This is a face-to-face
interview round, in which candidates
are selected on the basis of their
technical skills.
In this round, candidates can be asked
questions on various programming
languages such C, C++, Java, HTML,
JavaScript, data-structure, etc.
HR Interview Round
The HR interview round is the last
round where candidates are
judged on the basis of their
communications skills, soft skills,
confidence, etc.
This is easy but an important
round because it can easily get
you in the company or may be
disqualified from that company so
a positive attitude and confidence
are two key points for cracking
this round.
Types of Interview
1. Screening Interviews
Your first interview with a company will often be a screening interview. The
purpose of a screening interview is to ensure that prospective candidates meet the basic
qualifications for a given position. It may take place in person or on the telephone. If you
meet the basic qualifications, express interest in the position, and make a positive
impression on the interviewer, you will likely be selected for a selection interview.
2. Selection Interview
Selection interviews are typically conducted onsite at the hiring company. The
purpose of a selection interview is to determine whether a candidate will be selected for
the position he or she is interviewing for. A selection interview is typically more rigorous
than a screening interview.
3. Round-Robin Interview
Round-robin interview is the interview technique most commonly used by
our client companies. You will interview with multiple interviewers in succession.
The key to a round-robin interview is giving good consistent answers. Interviewers
will typically meet after to discuss your answers, and will uncover any
inconsistencies.
4. Panel Interview
A panel interview is an interview that consists of two or more interviewers.
Typically, the interviewers will both ask questions. The purpose of a panel
interview is to gain multiple perspectives on a prospective candidate. The key to a
panel interview is to keep all interviewers involved. Make eye contact with all
interviewers even when answering a question for a specific individual.
5. One-on-One Interview
A one-on-one interview is an interview with a single interviewer. The key
to a one-on-one interview is to build rapport with the interviewer. Smile. Be
friendly. Try to match your interviewer's energy level. Typically, you will have a
short period of time to make an impact. Know the position and the key
attributes the company is seeking, and emphasize those things.
6. Stress Interview
A stress interview is designed to test your responses in a stressful
environment. The interviewer may try to intimidate you, and the purpose is to
weed out candidates who don't deal well with adversity. The interviewer will
make deliberate attempts to see how you handle yourself using methods such
as sarcasm, argumentative style questions, or long awkward silences.
