call a video conferencing interview has multi point which allows two or more people in different locations to participate in the interview process. Interview can be conducted from a desktop at work, a home computer or smart phone or a tablet. ) Group Interview A group interview is a screening process where multiple candidates are interviewed at the same time. Group interview is a good time saving type of interview.
Instead of spending hours interviewing candidates individually, one hour can be spent interviewing them in a group. Some time particular topic is given to the group, and they are asked to discuss it. The competency of members of group is assessed by keenly observing the participation of members in the discussion. ) Panel Interview Where a group of people interview the candidate, it is called panel interview.
Usually panel comprises chair person, subject expert, psychological experts, representatives of minorities/underprivileged groups, nominees of higher bodies and so on. All panel members ask different types of questions on general areas of specialization of the candidate. Each an every member awards marks for the candidate separately. At the end, the marks awarded by all the members are aggregated and the candidates are ranked accordingly.
This method eliminates bias in selection process. It ensures more reliability in the selection of the candidate. ) Preliminary Interview This interview is conducted to know the general suitability of the candidates who have applied for the job. Team of experts conducts their interview primarily to eliminate those who are unqualified and unfit candidates.
This helps the employer organization to cut cost and time in selection process. ) Stress Interview This type of interview is conducted to test the temperament and emotional balance of the candidate interviewed. Interviewer deliberately creates stressful situation by directing the candidate to do irrational and irritating activities. They assess the suitability of the candidate by observing the reaction and response of the candidate to the stressful situations.
Mostly this type of interview is conducted for recruiting sales representatives staff for defence and law enforcement agencies. ) Structure/Guided/Planned Interview Under this method, a