Understand that every organization is unique, and each will use the interview type that best fits their budget, time and organization culture. I’d touch a few of the interview types that are common, and will also share an experience of how I goofed a particular one.

Panel Interview: Some companies do not have the time to conduct traditional ‘hierarchical’ interviews where you meet with HR first, then Hiring Manager, then Head of Department. Ain’t nobody got time for that Panel straight. I call this interview type, ‘We Die Here’!
Do’s: – Make sure to remember their names & address them accordingly when answering questions from them. This goes a long way. – Look the person asking question ‘koro-koro’ in the eyes. Also, maintain eye contact with others as well. – Use your firm handshake for all of them.

Don’t: – Don’t use bass tone for one person and use soprano for the other. Maintain the same energy for every body. – If you know you are not good with names then don’t try to address them by their names. You don’t want to be calling Yemi by Remi.

Phone Interview: This one is called ‘Don’t waste our time’ interview. Org use this to check for organizational fit, skills, experience, & qualifications before inviting you in for a face to face interview (if needed). That’s why questions you get for this type are direct.

Read more: https://thebelltimesng.com/2019/07/13/types-of-interviews-you-might-come-across-and-how-to-handle-them/

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