No two interviews are ever exactly alike.
Most interviews fall into one of these formats:
Question and Answer, Reaction, Quiet Interviewer, or Panel.
A majority of interviewers will use a rather simple
question and answer format for the interview.
In such a case, your ability to answer each question
quickly and intelligently is of great importance.
If your responses are confused or contradictory, your job
opportunity may be lost.
The best safeguard for this potential problem is
preparation and the plain truth.
Some interviewers like to do most of the talking and will
judge you by your actions and reactions to what they say.
Be attentive and be prepared for a question at any time.
Other interviewers speak hardly at all.
If you find yourself with such an interviewer, you can speak
freely and naturally, but ensure that you are not
rambling aimlessly.
In this kind of interview, you will have to call on your
knowledge of yourself and the job for which you are
interviewing to guide you through.
Be prepared to answer broad
questions, like "Tell me something about yourself. "
You may also find yourself in a panel interview where
several company representatives interview you at the same time.
Pay close attention to the person asking you the question,
and direct your answer to that person.
Maintain eye contact with all panel members during the
interview, being careful not to exclude anyone.