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Job interviews

By securing an interview you are one step closer to obtaining the job. But the hard work does not stop there, as there are a number of issues to consider ensuring you perform your best in a job interview.

Before you attend your job interview, preparation is critical. It is import you understand:

A guide to help you with your interview preparation (PDF* 180KB) is available.

Types of interviews

Understanding the type of interview you will be attending will help you with your interview preparation. The different types of interviews you may have to attend are:

  • Telephone interview - It is important to treat phone interviews as seriously as a face-to-face interview. Ensure you have all your documentation and notes ready in case you need to refer to them. 
  • One-on-one interview - This is the most common interview type, where a job application has a face-to-face meeting with the employer.
  • Panel interviews - Panel interviews are conducted by two to five people who hold various managerial positions in the organisation.
  • Group interviews - This style of interviewing involved being interviewed along with the other applicants.
  • Selection test - Testing exploring your attributes to assess how successful you may be in working for the organisation.
  • Hidden interviews - Conducted in informal situations, a hidden interview is when a potential job applicant speaks to an existing employee of the company. This means you must treat everyone at the organisation as your potential employer to avoid leaving a bad impression.

Further information

If you would like further information on job interviews or would like to practice your job interview skills please email the USQ Careers & Employment team to make an appointment.

*This file is in Portable Document Format (PDF) which requires the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. A free copy of Acrobat Reader may be obtained from Adobe. Users who are unable to access information in PDF should contact the Careers & Employment to obtain this information in an alternative format.