Job Interview Techniques and Strategies

After an interview, send a thank you note expressing gratitude and referencing a shared interest or experience.

Evaluate your performance during the interview to identify areas for improvement and future preparation.

Contact your references to inform them about the interview and your candidacy, allowing them to be prepared for potential inquiries.

Focus on the company's culture, goals, and how your values and ambitions align with them, rather than solely on salary or designation.

Review the job description carefully, focusing on keywords like required skills and experience.

Ensuring that information provided in a CV aligns with responses during an interview.

A tool used by interviewers to gather information about a candidate before the interview.

Thorough preparation for an interview, including research about the company, industry, interviewer, and practice sessions.

Questions designed to evaluate a candidate's interest, preparedness, and value proposition for the company and role.

Asking about the next steps in the hiring process, conveying your enthusiasm and interest.

Articulating your strengths and experiences in a way that aligns with the company's needs and the role's requirements.

Explaining any weaknesses in a constructive manner, focusing on how you are working to overcome them.

Clearly explaining why you are leaving your current role, focusing on positive aspects and future opportunities.

A formal discussion between an interviewer and a candidate to assess their suitability for a job, position, or program.

A structured, planned interview with a set agenda, often involving multiple interviewers.

A relaxed and conversational interview, typically with a single interviewer, conducted in a casual setting.

A type of formal interview where a panel of interviewers questions the candidate.

A formal interview conducted over the phone, used for initial screenings or in cases where in-person meetings are impractical.

A formal interview conducted over a meal in a restaurant, often with multiple interviewers or senior management.

A formal interview process where candidates meet with multiple interviewers in a sequence, each focusing on different aspects of the position.

A formal interview where questions are designed to assess specific skills and abilities required for the role.