Interviews for jobs in New Zealand
Author: Chimwemwe Masina
Why interviews?
Interviews are a way to know whether the candidate is fit for the job or whether the job fits the preferences of an applicant.
Types of interviews
There are many types of job interviews. Some of them include the following:
- Formal interview
- Informal interview
- Behavioural interview
- Working interview
- Distance interview
Formal interview
Behavioral interview is an interviewing technique that hiring managers use to predict the future behaviour of their prospective employees based on past events. Employers use this type of interview to evaluate a candidate’s past behavior in different situations in order to predict their future performance. It’s easier to predict success based on candidate’s past experiences than on speculation.
Informal interview
Behavioral interview is an interviewing technique that hiring managers use to predict the future behaviour of their prospective employees based on past events. Employers use this type of interview to evaluate a candidate’s past behavior in different situations in order to predict their future performance. It’s easier to predict success based on candidate’s past experiences than on speculation.
Behavioural interview
Behavioral interview is an interviewing technique that hiring managers use to predict the future behaviour of their prospective employees based on past events. Employers use this type of interview to evaluate a candidate’s past behavior in different situations in order to predict their future performance. It’s easier to predict success based on candidate’s past experiences than on speculation.
How to answer behavioural interview questions
Generally it follows the STAR method:
- S: Describe a situation that relates to the question given
- T: Describe the task that was involved
- A: Describe the action you took
- R: Describe the result of the action you took, including lessons learns.
Working interview
Behavioral interview is an interviewing technique that hiring managers use to predict the future behaviour of their prospective employees based on past events. Employers use this type of interview to evaluate a candidate’s past behavior in different situations in order to predict their future performance. It’s easier to predict success based on candidate’s past experiences than on speculation.
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