September 09, 2019 | 5 min read
How To Ace 5 Different Types Of Interviews

Stephanie

As a job seeker, you can expect to go on quite a few interviews during your search. However, there’s never a guarantee that they’ll all be the same! From first-round phone screenings to behavioral questions, there are many types of interviews you could face. Each one is unique and will require a tailored strategy for success.

To help you prepare, we’ve got the scoop on the most common types of interviews. Learn how to ace them below!

The phone screening

Typically used as a prescreening tool, acing a phone interview is key to landing an in-person meeting. Unlike a traditional interview, however, you can’t rely on your body language to make a strong impression—your greatest assets have to be your voice and the delivery of your answers. Here are several best practices to follow as you begin the phone interview process: https://blog.tandymgroup.com/5-ways-to-impress-during-first-round-phone-interviews/

The skype meeting

As the world becomes increasingly digitalized, employers are integrating new forms of technology into their interview process. While a video interview may seem simple, there are a lot of factors that tend to get overlooked by job seekers when preparing. Here are a few important steps to take when preparing for your video interview: https://blog.tandymgroup.com/video-interviews-7-tips-for-making-a-good-first-impression/

The traditional interview

The interview is, for many, the most nerve-wracking part of a job search. While it’s reassuring to know your resume has impressed the hiring manager enough to earn you an in-person meeting, there’s still a long way to go until you receive a potential offer. To better prepare you for the road ahead and keep the jitters at bay, check out this seven-step guide to acing a traditional interview: http://www.execu-search.com/resources/infographic/7-steps-acing-interview

The personality test

In an effort to evaluate a candidate’s problem solving skills and/or determine whether they’d be a good cultural fit for the organization, an increasing number of hiring managers are asking behavioral and personality-based questions. Here are a few you should be prepared for: https://blog.tandymgroup.com/passing-the-personality-test-on-interviews/

The final interview

While you may feel that you’ve already sealed the deal, the final interview is hardly the time to sit back. Even if you feel that you’ve ‘unofficially’ gotten the job, one misstep may lead the organization to change their mind.  To increase your chances of receiving the job offer you’re hoping for, follow these steps: https://blog.tandymgroup.com/made-it-to-the-final-interview-dont-get-overconfident/

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