The vital types of interviews are listed below:
1. Patterned or Structured Interview:
The interview is systematically planned in advance. The type of information to be asked, details to be enquired, and information to be given, time allotted for it are all planned properly.
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The interview is conducted in a pre-planned sequence. These interviews are called standardised interviews.
2. Free Interview:
This is unstructured interview and is not planned as to its format. The candidate is asked to express his views on general topics. The interviewers make judgement as to the strengths and weakness of the candidate.
3. Action Interview:
This is semi-structured interview where questions are asked on the subjects studied by the candidate He is also asked questions about his previous experience, aptitude, hobbies, etc. The interview gives information about the nature of job the candidate will be expected to perform, salary offered, avenues for promotion, etc.
4. Group Interview:
In group interview, a group of candidates is interviewed at a time. They are given some problems for discussion. The candidates express their views on the problems. Someone initiates the discussion and someone may wind it up. The interviewers judge the views, initiative taken, way of expression of candidates.
5. Panel or Board Interview:
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In his interview the candidate is interviewed by a panel of selectors. Different interviewers put questions on separate topics. The candidate is selected or rejected on the basis of combined rating by the panel.
6. Stress Interview:
The stress interview is to see how a candidate behaves in a difficult situation. The candidate may be asked questions in rapid succession, questions may be put on his answers, he may be criticised for some of his answers, his arguments may be out rightly rejected and so on. The purpose of such an interview is to see whether a candidate keeps his mind cool under stress situations, what is his reaction to hostile situations, etc.