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Behavioural Interview
This technique is largely adopted for ‘on campus’ recruiting. It is based on
the assumption that the most satisfactory way to predict future behaviour is
to ascertain and evaluate behaviour of the past.
The desired behaviour like taking the initiative, planning, motivation,
flexibility etc are assessed based on questions regarding a past situation. The
questions that might be asked are: ‘What did you do’, ‘What did you say’,
‘What was the action taken’, ‘What was the result’.

Traditional Interview
This is the most prevalent technique of interviewing where the interviewee,
besides responding to questions is also expected to ask/articulate, well-
formed questions. An excellent way to prepare for this type of an interview
is to research the employer and organization.

Serial Interview

This technique involves a series of sequential interviews with a number of
different interviewers. Each of them plays a key role in the decision-making
process.

Panel Interview

This technique involves a panel of three to ten interviewers, interviewing at
the same time. Each of them is assigned to evaluate a particular area. The
interviewee should be tactful enough to show equal eye contact and atten-
tion to every individual.

Stress Interview
This technique is rarely and deliberately used to test the candidate’s ability to be
poised and expressive under pressing compelling or constraining situations.

Types of Interviews
Interviews are held for reasons other than just selection for employment.
Based on the purpose for which they are held, interviews can be classified as
• Promotion interview
• Assessment interview

• Exit interview
• Problem interview
• Employment interview

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