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7 Types of Interviews and When to Use Them

A job posting may attract hundreds or even thousands of applicants. Gone are the days when one in-person interview served the hiring manager and interviewee’s needs. Today, smart employers have a selection of interview types in their toolbox. For example, a recruiter may use one style to narrow the candidate pool to a...

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A job posting may attract hundreds or even thousands of applicants. Gone are the days when one in-person interview served the hiring manager and interviewee’s needs. Today, smart employers have a selection of interview types in their toolbox. For example, a recruiter may use one style to narrow the candidate pool to a manageable number and another to choose between two finalists. This course explores seven interview types and when it’s best to use them. You’ll learn how to use these interview styles to streamline your hiring process – quickly and effectively moving the strongest candidates from resume submission to start date.

Course outline

13 topics · 45 min

  1. 1 Introduction
  2. 2 Introduction to Interviews
  3. 3 The Phone Interview
  4. 4 The Video Interview
  5. 5 The In-Person Interview
  6. 6 The Panel Interview
  7. 7 The Group Interview
  8. 8 The Social Interview
  9. 9 The Capability Test
  10. 10 Pre-Interview Preparation
  11. 11 Knowledge Check
  12. 12 Summary
  13. 13 Quiz

7 Types of Interviews and When to Use Them

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