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It is used to determine whether the company will invite you to continue in the selection process.</li><li><strong>Video screening</strong><br>A one-way process where the company asks you to asynchronously record your answers to the questions. Your answers are then sent to the employer as pre-screening content.</li><li><strong>Phone or Virtual Platform</strong><br>Any of the interview types could be over the phone or a virtual platform. Your location is important. Find a quiet spot where you can focus and have good connectivity on the phone or internet. </li><li><strong>On-site interview</strong><br>This interview is conducted at a company facility. If travel is involved, the company may offer to pay for your expenses; do not assume this is the case. Keep receipts and carefully follow the guidelines provided by the company. Be sure to look up details like parking and directions and arrive early!</li><li><strong>Interview over a meal</strong><br>This interview is not a social function, it is part of the formal process. Manners count! Alcohol may be offered or available. It's okay not to drink, but if you do, be cautious.</li></ul><p>The interview may also vary in format:</p><ul><li><strong>One-on-one interview</strong><br>One interviewer and interviewee typically incorporating one interview type. You may have individual interviews with several members of an organization.</li><li><strong>Panel interview</strong><br>You will be interviewed by a committee, usually between 2-6 people. It is important to make eye contact with all interviewers. </li><li><strong>Group interview</strong><br>You will be interviewed simultaneously with other candidates. The interviewer will take turns asking questions while the other candidates observe. Show your listening skills by paying attention to what others say and try not to repeat their responses. Also be prepared for group projects. If your group is assigned a project, use this opportunity to show your leadership skills by keeping the group on track and completing the project.</li><li><strong>Combined group panel</strong><br>You and other candidates are interviewed by a committee. Participate using the same skills as those needed for a group interview.</li><li><strong>All-day Interviews</strong><br>This may consist of several individual or panel interviews. It could include meals and tours.</li><li><strong>Case Interviews</strong> <br>Case interviews are most typically used in the consulting industry. These questions give recruiters an opportunity to observe your analytical and problem-solving skills. You are expected to think out loud and walk the recruiter through your thought process. There may not be one right answer.</li><li><strong>Technical Interview</strong><br>There can be two parts: a pre-assessment and questions incorporated into the main interview. This applies to STEM and engineering majors. The goal is to assess your technical knowledge for the position and there are typically books and websites available to practice typical questions. </li></ul><p>Some employers use the following strategies as part of the interview process. You may be asked to:</p><ul><li>Submit or evaluate a writing sample.</li><li>Give a presentation to the interview committee (often using electronic media).</li><li>Take an assessment to evaluate potential fit.</li><li>Engage in an active simulation or assessment to demonstrate problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Answer technical questions.</li></ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <aside class="l-sidebar-second"> <div class="region region-sidebar-second"> <nav aria-labelledby="block-sub-main-menu-menu" id="block-sub-main-menu" data-menu-open class="sub-nav panel o-box"> <h2 class="sub-nav__title" id="block-sub-main-menu-menu"><a href="/interviews-and-offers">Interviews & Offers</a></h2> <ul class="sub-nav__menu menu" suggestion="subnav"> <li class="menu-item menu-item--active-trail"> <a href="/interviews-and-offers/types-interviews" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/191" class="is-active" aria-current="page">Types of Interviews</a> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item--collapsed"> <a href="/interviews-and-offers/questions-and-prep" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/196">Interview Questions and How to Prepare</a> </li> <li class="menu-item"> <a href="/interviews-and-offers/thank-you-emails" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/201">Thank-you Emails</a> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item--collapsed"> <a href="/interviews-and-offers/offers-and-negotiations" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/206">Offers and Negotiations</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </aside> </section> </div> <div class="l-container"> </div> </main> <footer class="l-footer footer dark-background"> <div class="l-container"> <div class="region region-footer flex-footer"> <div class="flex-footer__item"> <div id="block-sitefarm-one-sitecredits" class="site-credits block block-site-credits block-site-credits-block"> </div> </div> <div class="flex-footer__item"> <div id="block-socialmedialinks" class="block-social-media-links panel--transparent panel--auxilary block block-social-media-links-block"> <h2> Follow Us </h2> <div class="social-follow"> <ul class="social-media-links--platforms platforms inline horizontal"> <li> <a class="social-media-link-icon--contact" href="/contact" > <span class='fa fa-envelope fa-2x'></span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="social-media-link-icon--facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/ucdaviscareercenter" > <span class='fab fa-facebook fa-2x'></span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="social-media-link-icon--instagram" href="https://www.instagram.com/ucdaviscareercenter" > <span class='fab fa-instagram fa-2x'></span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="social-media-link-icon--linkedin" href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/uc-davis-career-center" > <span class='fab fa-linkedin fa-2x'></span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="social-media-link-icon--youtube" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpM4hH1nEiXZHcn6qkI-aSw" > <span class='fab fa-youtube fa-2x'></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footer-spacer"> <div class="footer-spacer__logo"> <a href="https://www.ucdavis.edu/"><img src="/profiles/sitefarm/themes/sitefarm_one/images/aggie-logo-white.svg" class="ucd-logo" alt="UC Davis footer logo" width="180" height="140" loading="lazy" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="region region-footer-credits"> <div id="block-sitefarm-one-uccredits" class="uc-footer block block-uc-credits block-uc-credits-block"> <ul class="list--pipe"> <li><a href="/contact">Questions or comments?</a></li> <li><a href="http://ucdavis.edu/help/privacy-accessibility.html">Privacy & Accessibility</a></li> <li><a href="https://diversity.ucdavis.edu/principles-community">Principles of Community</a></li> <li><a href="/sitemap">Sitemap</a></li> <li>Last update: September 20, 2024</li> </ul> <p>Copyright © The Regents of the University of California, Davis campus. 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