Answer to Question #199907 in English for huda

Question

Q1: On the day of the interview, Ali was ready and waiting his turn in the room. He’s called in and before Ali could introduce himself, the interviewer started asking him questions expecting short and immediate responses.

b) What kind of an interview has Ali been subjected to? Give reasons for your answer. 

Q2: The next level of the interview demanded a thorough check of Ali’s skills and abilities. While being restricted by time, he was given a situation that requires a solution; Ali felt stressed about the possible failure that could lead to him losing the opportunity.

c) Identify and explain the type of interview Ali is subjected to at this level, and provide a solution that could help Ali evade this nervousness.

Answer 1

1. A behavioral interview, since it tests Ali's character on how he approaches a challenging situation.

2. This type of interview is called competency-based interview. Ali should be confident and answer the questions to the best of his knowledge to evade the situation.