CHAPTER 5
JOB INTERVIREWING
GETTING DOWN TO BASICS
A job interview is your to show an employer what he or she will get if you’re hired. That is why it is essential to be wall prepared for the job interview. There exist five basic types of interviews.
The Screening Interview
This is usually an interview with someone inhuman resources. It may take place in person or on the telephone. He or she will have a copy of your resume in hand and will try to verify the information on it. The human resources representative will want to find out if you meet the minimum qualifications for the job and, if you do, you will be passed on to the next step.
The Selection Interview
The selection interview is the step in the process which makes people the most anxious. The employer knows you are qualified to do the job . While you may have the sails to perform the tasks that are required by the job in question, the employer needs to know if you have the personality necessary to “fit in”. Someone who can’t interact wall whit management and co-workers may disrupt the functioning of an entire department. This ultimately can affect the company s bottom line.