What is an Interview (Job Interview)?

•  It is the process of interview(s) conducted by recruiters or institution managers with the candidate applying for a job in order to evaluate the candidate's suitability for the position.
• At the end of the process, both the candidate and the recruiter decide whether they are suitable for each other.
• It can be performed in different types and formats.

Interview (Job Interview) Types

• One-on-One Interview
• ·         The interviewer and the candidate perform one-on-one.

·         It is one of the most widely used types of job interviews.

• ·         Can be performed in different formats
•  Panel Interwiew

·         It is an interview in which the candidate is evaluated by two or more interviewers.

·         It allows different opinions and comments to be received about the candidate's answer and attitude during the interview.

• ·        It is intended to reduce the individual bias of the interviewer.
• Group Interview

·         It is an interview in which a group of candidates is evaluated at the same time.

• ·         It takes place in the form of a discussion initiated by the interviewer(s) or a group solution to a given problem
• ·         It is intended to reveal the leadership potential and form of the candidates.
• ·        At the same time, teamwork skills are evaluated
•  Screening Interview
• ·        It is applied for positions applied by large groups of candidates.
• ·         It is the first stage of the selection process
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• Dinner Interview
• ·        It is aimed to evaluate the social skills of the candidates.
• ·        It is more commonly used for middle or senior positions.
•  Telephone Interview
• ·        Usually, the screening is done as an interview).

·        It is an interview conducted to reduce the number of candidates who will be invited to a one-on-one interview

·        It can also serve as a substitute for the first interview for candidates who live far from the place of duty.

·        It is also used to reduce travel costs.

·       Since non-verbal communication/body language cannot be seen, the use of verbal communication elements is very important.

Video Conference Interview)

·       It is a meeting made using remote image transfer / video techniques

·        All the rules that apply to face-to-face interviews also apply in this form of interview.

·     General Group Information Sessions

• ·       These are interviews in which all candidates are given extensive information about the position and the institution/organization
• ·        It is intended to save time by making the requirements of the position understood by all candidates
• Usually, face-to-face meetings are held after these sessions.

Sequential Interviews

·        It is a form of interview in which the candidate meets with different interviewers separately or in a certain order.

·        The venue is kept fixed and the interviewers change, or the candidate goes to the venues where the interviewers are located.

·       It includes the opportunity to create more than one "first impression", but also creates the opportunity to get different comments and opinions for the recruiter.

·        In this type of interview, each interviewer examines one of the requirements of the position.

 Here's what you need to do before going to the interview:

–Think about what kind of job you want to work in, what sets you apart from others

–Do research and have information about the company you are applying for.

–If there are documents requested from you when you go to the job interview, prepare them.

–Keep your resume, cover letter and ID with you on the day of the interview.

–Find out where the interview will be held. See how you can go

– Be present at the interview location before the interview time.

–Keep your hair clean, combed and neat.

–Prefer to wear a suit. Avoid exaggeration.

–Your socks match your outfit. (Men are black, women are tan.

–Have your shoes painted.

–Be prepared for the questions you may be asked.

–Research salary policies.

–Prepare the questions you want to ask.

–Don't be tired on the day of the interview. Get your sleep, be energetic.

Common questions you may be asked in interviews:

–Could you briefly introduce yourself?

–Do you believe you can be successful in the field of employment you are applying for?

–Why do you want to work with us?

–Can you tell us about your strengths and weaknesses?

– Why should we choose you for this job?

–What is your career goal?

–When did you graduate from college?

– Do you like the profession you have chosen? Or do you do whatever profession you want?

–Can you tell us about the projects you have done?

– Are you planning to do a master's or doctorate?

–Why did you change jobs so often?

–Why did you leave your last job?

–How much salary do you want to work for?

Questions you can ask your human resources manager:

–What is your future growth plan?

–What are your goals?

–How do you evaluate and promote your employees?

–What is your corporate culture?

–Will I be trained at the beginning?

–Do your employees have a say in the decisions made?

Things to consider during the interview:

–Button your jacket when entering the interview venue.

– Be confident, show it with your attitude.

–Don't chew gum.

–Don't let your hands get sweaty because you're going to shake hands.

–Avoid excessive perfume and cologne smell.

– Look energetic and eager.

– Try to understand the questions correctly.

–Answer questions sincerely, sincerely, briefly and clearly.

–Answer questions sincerely, sincerely, briefly and clearly.

–Avoid excessive gestures and jokes.

–Don't shake your legs, don't scratch your hair.

–Don't give out your private information.

–Don't talk about past problem.

–Don't get into a salary debate.

–Don't interrupt the other party.

–You can thank you and decline the drink.

 Behavioral interview questions:

–How do you act in a situation where you are asked to do something that you have never done before?

–In what ways have you improved your skills when you weren't given support, help, and feedback?

– How did you behave in a situation where your plans were disrupted by an unexpected event? And how did this behavior of yours pay off?

– Can you make decisions quickly? Describe a case study that had a positive outcome.

–Describe a problem you encountered at school or work in detail and describe it with its solution.

–Describe a case study in which you encouraged and mobilized others.

According to the answers   you gave after these questions, "Can you give an example? What did you do? How did you behave? What were you thinking? How did you feel? What was the result?" and so on.

When answering these questions, it is important to be honest and to describe the case studies in detail as they are, without exaggeration.