Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 43
Interviews: Introduction
Interviews are key moments for candidates to showcase their qualifcations and ft for a role. Each interview is an
opportunity to demonstrate skills and understanding of the role, moving closer to career goals. Learn more about interview
types, questions, and how to prepare and excel in an interview over the next few pages.
Types of Interviews
Diferent types of interviews and mediums may lead you to prepare in a diferent manner. Additionally, it is important to
note you might have a diferent type or medium of interview during the same hiring process and each should be prepped for
separately. Learn about some of the types of interviews and interview mediums below.
INTERVIEW FORMAT
One-on-One
One-on-one interviews occur between one interviewer
and the interviewee. This format is the most common and
straightforward.
Group
A group interview is when an employee or team of
employees interviews multiple candidates simultaneously,
Group interviews can be an efcient way to interview
multiple people and can display a candidates soft skills
through interaction.
Panel
A panel interview is a conversation with two or more
members of a hiring team. The panel might include your
potential supervisor, a human resources representative, or
other decision-makers.
Case and Technical
A case interview is a hypothetical business situation that is
presented during an interview process to determine how a
candidate thinks about a particular problem and how they
would solve it.
INTERVIEW MEDIUMS
Phone
In this medium the interviewer can9t see your face, so
it9s important to convey enthusiasm, sincerity, and
friendliness through your voice. Remember to speak
clearly; smiling and dressing professionally will boost
your confdence!
Pre-Recorded/Timed Video
This medium varies depending on the platform
used, but you will record your answers to interview
questions. It may be timed, or you could be given the
opportunity to re-do your answers. You should practice
for a pre-recorded interview just as you would any other
interview.
Video
Use a laptop, tablet, or desktop, not a cell phone.
Make sure your camera angle is eye-level and not
angled. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer and keep
your hands in your lap and still.
In-Person
Confrm the location of your interview in advance.
Bring extra copies of your resume in a padded
portfolio. Remember to dress professionally and
smile!
DO'S AND DON'TS
Do Dress Appropriately
Ensure you dress to impress in
your interview!
Do Send a Thank You Note
Send a thank you email or
note after your interview.
Do Use Good Body Language
Stay engaged with good eye
contact, posture, etc.
Do Ask Questions
Have 3-5 questions prepared for
your interviewer.
Don't Be Negative
Don't speak negatively about
past coworkers or experiences.
Don't Be on Your Phone
Keep your phone silenced
and away in a pocket or bag.
Don't No Call, No Show
Let the employer know if you
cannot make an interview or
are no longer interested.
Don't Arrive Late
Make sure to arrive on time
or early for your interview.
Don't Ramble
Interview answers should range
from 30 seconds - 2 minutes.
SCA QUICK TIP: If you do not have a quiet place to
do a virtual interview or need access to a computer,
please contact the SCA ofce.
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