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ASK THE RECRUITER
TIPS FOR YOUR NEXT INTERVIEW

If you sound unprofessional or it turns out that you do not have
By Anne Kutscher, SPHR
Recruiter, Cianbro the experience your resume shows, you will not be invited to
www.cianbro.com continue the interview process. Be sure to answer your phone
with minimal background noise and update your voicemail
greeting to sound professional.
As you begin your job search Recruiters use a variety of different types of in-depth
it is important to know about interviews to learn more about candidates’ experience and fi t
the types of interviews you with the company culture. Remember: If you do not fit with the

may encounter. Learning this company culture the amount and breadth of your experience
information will help make will not really matter. You may get hired but chances are
the interview process less pretty good you will not work for that organization for long
intimidating and allow you to

highlight your skills, experience and all around fit for the nor will you be happy working for that organization while you
are there.
position and company.
The following are a variety of types of interviews recruiters
Once you have completed an application and submitted your
resume a recruiter or even the hiring manager will review it. If use. Recruiters will not tell you what type of interview they
there is enough information to show that you have the education will conduct when you arrive. Being able to identify the type
and experience to do the work, you will receive a phone call. of interview you are in will help calm your nerves.
This first point of contact is used by the recruiter to determine

if he/she will spend time with a face to face interview. A few • Structured Interview – Interviewers ask each and
entry level questions will be asked to make that determination every candidate the same set of questions. Follow up
and then you will be scheduled for an interview! (Continued on page 20)

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