A recruitment process is always selective. Employers will not be just impressed with application documents. They need to make sure that candidates have the necessary quality for the job including the way to negotiate professional details with them. As an applicant, you need to prepare for the job interview as there are thousands of applicants who might have similar motivations and interests for the job. Here are the top 7 different job interview types in Poland.

Job Interviews in Poland:

 In many sectors especially in the private sector, a job interview is the way that helps recruiters take the final hiring decision. It is usually a meeting in which both applicants and hiring managers will discuss the job. Based on the applicants’ answers including some negotiating tips, the employer will select the final hires. That’s why applying for a job doesn’t end with submitting a CV and a cover letter. It is usually about placing the right applicant in the vacancies. What employers might differ depending on the requirements of the job offer, the possibility to collaborate with the rest of the specialties, and the potential skills that will contribute to the field. As an applicant you should prepare for this event by getting ready following these guidelines:

-Conduct research about the chosen sector

-get an idea about the possible contracts offered by the field

-Dress according to the corporate culture

-Prepare the answers of the expected interview questions

-mind your attitude, tone, and body language

-follow up to see any optimistic signs about the job.

After following these guidelines, try to predict the tricks that employers do to get the final applicants. Fratres will give you the necessary guidelines to know the different job interview types that might happen in your application. Fratres is an international job portal gathering all the exclusive changes in employment around the world so sign up to Fratres. Here are 7 types of expected job interviews in Poland.

1.Classic Face-to-Face Interview

A face-to-face interview is the most common type of interview in recruitment. Often known as a"classic" interview, a face-to-face interview consists of a "one to one" meeting between a recruiter (who can be a HR manager, a manager, an executive, etc.) and an applicant for a given position. It is, in general, the top expected interview, as it induces (in theory) a balance of power. During this interview, the main goal of your interviewer is to get to know you and to ensure that your profile meets the requirements. A face-to-face interview requires specific attention to each applicant. That’s why, you will be invited to pass several successive individual interviews, a selection taking place at each "round".

 2.The Panel Interview

Some recruiters use this job interview type, for certain functions. This type consists of a single applicant being interviewed by several people, two or three interviewers. A panel interview allows interviewers to make a collective decision based on the selected candidate. A panel interview is usually done for selecting applicants for senior positions, as the candidate will be examined by more than one person. The panel interview can be a challenging meeting, as your attention will be split on more than one person. The mission here is to convince a group of people that you are the one for the position.

3. A Group Interview:

 When so many candidates are applying to the same position, a group interview is a way to interview a group of applicants at the same time. Adding to its collective aspect, this interview follows this logic:

-It begins in general with a presentation of the company and the position(s) to be filled.

-It is followed by a round table during which each candidate is invited to introduce himself, indicating his skills and motivations for the position.

This interview type requires how to take the opportunity to answer, including paying attention to non-verbal language. The group interview aims to analyze your personality more than your skills. Are you more of a leader, follower, enterprising, are you able to assert yourself, do you listen to others? This interviewing type is suitable for functions where teamwork or contact are key elements (sales positions, customer relations, team management, etc.) The interviewer observes then seeks to identify how you behave within a group.

4. Video (Remote)  Interview:

 This type was very common during the pandemic. It is similar to a face-to-face job interview except in the method of communication. A video job interview is conducted through skype or any audio visual tool. It consists of the same process of a classic interview and it requires being in a quiet place with internet equipment. Here are Best 10 video interview tools for online recruitment in 2022

 5. The Telephone Interview

Similar to the blind auditions, a telephone interview is another type of remote interview without meeting the candidate. A phone interview is very often used by several employers, as it allows them to quickly refine their selection. For candidates, a phone interview is a less stressful occasion, as they will not go through a whole preparation process.  Despite the simplicity, certain conditions are necessary to win the job interview. First, you should focus with your interviewer and do your best in listening. Install yourself in an isolated office, or in a closed room where no one is likely to disturb or interrupt you. You must react actively. 

6. A Demonstrative Interview:

As it tells by its name a demonstrative interview is usually integrated into an individual interview, where candidates should demonstrate their skills. You are given a specific time to complete a task, closely related to the position for which you are applying. After that your demo will be discussed such as explaining your choice of the materials, your method, your opinion etc…The aim here is to describe yourself as a fine strategist, so define the main lines of the company's strategy for the coming year, taking into account the possible risks.

7. Stress Interview:

Stress interviews are similar to personality tests; some questions are unexpected and depend on instant reactions. Others are a bit challenging and tricky such as asking questions that may not be specifically linked to the job or the work environment. As an applicant, you need to manage your reactions, give innovative answers to the common and non-common questions, have asense of leadership and creativity, as well as emotional management. Take a look at; Top In-demand Management Skills.

These were the 7 interviews that can operate in any professional meeting. Employers have their own strategies and evaluative tips to select the final applicants. After conducting your expected job interview, don't forget to follow up. Wait a couple of days to send another application in case of not being hired in the previous position.