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An interview is an essential conversation if a person wants to know someone better. This process helps a person, a business, or an organization to choose people who fit their needs.

See the fact file below for more information on Interview Questions for Kids, or you can download our 23-page Interview Questions for Kids worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

History

• An interview is simply a conversation, usually formal, where several questions need answers in exchange for information. 
• Interviews are commonly conducted during employment processes. 
• An employer sets a schedule with the candidate to find out whether a person is qualified for the position applied. 
• During the early times, there were no specific job positions, and survival was the only necessary thing, so interviews were not required. 
• “Interview” came from the French word “entrevue”, which means “to catch sight of,” from voir, meaning “view.”
• The apprentices in Ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece were trained by craftsmen to do their work.  
• From 1700 to the 1800s, a profession was passed on through generations.
• Over time, apprenticeships became more of a binding contract of service.
• Job openings would only be available when there were no relatives to accept the passed-on profession.
• In the 1980s, during the Industrial Revolution, low-skilled jobs were opened.
• However, employees were only employed based on their performance.
• With the advancement in transportation, several job opportunities were made available, so interviews were done with a bigger pool of candidates.
• In World War I, Woodworth’s Personal Data sheet was used to evaluate each of the personalities of the soldiers.
• It gained popularity and was adopted in other industries and used this method to screen the employees’ adaptability to the work environment.
• The growing number of college graduates who enter the workforce required the employers to evaluate potential hires effectively.
• In 1921, the first job interview was created when Thomas Edison made a written exam that would evaluate an applicant’s knowledge.
• The leaked interview questions by Thomas Edison were shown in the New York Times.
• The Information Age, also known as the birth of technology, gave an alternative form of interviews, such as phone calls or internet video calls.

Kinds of Interviews

• There are different kinds of interviews depending on the need for information.
• It can be for a college admission interview, job interview, research purposes, or entertainment interview.
• When students enter their desired universities, most go through admission interviews before getting accepted into the schools.
• Universities that require interviews are often Ivy League and highly selective colleges. 
• For school purposes, two kinds of interviews can be conducted.
  • Evaluative Interview 
    • In this interview, the interviewer lets the student give information about himself, takes down notes, and relays all the impressions to the admission committee.
  • Informational Interview 
    • In this interview, the interviewer talks to the candidate about the institution to provide him with the necessary information.
• Another common type of interview is a job interview administered between an employer and a job applicant.
• Often, they are scheduled after reviewing the applicant’s resume.
• Questions during this interview are based on the personal information shared by the applicant. 
• There are different ways to conduct a job interview. 
• It can be done through a face to face interaction, phone calls, or virtual.
• These interviews can be conducted for job hiring:
  • Screening Interviews
    • It is often conducted as the first interview to be in a company. It ensures the hiring manager that the applicants meet the primary qualifications for the available position. During this interview, chosen candidates are filtered and given a spot in the next interview. 
  • Selection Interviews
    • This interview is often done face-to-face. It is a more straight-to-the-point interview where the interviewers’ questions are more in-depth, so the interviewees need to answer in a detailed manner. This kind of interview is more demanding than the screening interviews. 

Other Types of Interviews

• A person will encounter a job interview at least once in his life.
• Knowing what kind of interview will be conducted can help you prepare.
• There are many types of interviews, and here are some of the most common:

One-on-One Interview

• It is the traditional job interview where a candidate is interviewed by only one hiring manager. 

Panel Interview 

• This consists of two or more interviewers. This type of interview develops various perspectives on a potential candidate.

Working Interview

• This type of interview evaluates the applicant by making him perform the task he is applying for.

Off-site Interview 

• It is conducted at any place other than the office of the hiring company. 
• It helps the interviewer to assess the candidate’s personality outside the workplace.

Behavioral-based Interview

• This interview highlights the candidates’ past experiences to examine how they have handled situations and applied their skills aligned to the position.

Stress Interview

• It is a type of interview that helps the interviewer see your weaknesses and know how you handle them during stressful situations. 
• The company wants to assess whether the responses will be constructive to the company. 
• It is one of the most challenging interviews because of its nature, having a lot of various tricks and provoking overwhelming questions.

Case Interview

• It is a situational interview in which the interviewer provides situations and associated problems – real-life or notional problems to the applicant. 
• Through the given answers, the interviewer assesses the problem-solving skills of the candidate.

Importance of Interviews

• The purpose of an interview is to enable the interviewer to screen the interviewee first by obtaining relevant information about his background and skills that are helpful and align with the firm’s needs and culture. 
• Interviews verify whether the given information is a fact or not.
• The interview plays a vital role in the entire selection process of a candidate because it helps the interviewer assess the skills, train, and know what needs to improve about the candidate. 
• The interviewer can directly observe the personality of the candidate.
• Interviews can also be a way to negotiate with a potential hired candidate.

Conducting Interviews

• There are a lot of ways in which someone prepares for the interview.
• Several interviewees are intimidated the first time they see their interviewers, making it hard for them to answer the questions.
  • For an interviewer:
    • Make the applicant at ease and comfortable.
    • Create eye contact and build a bond by having a shared topic you can briefly talk about before going into the formal interview.
    • Introduce the company and describe the position the applicant applied for.
    • Explain the interview process to the applicant.
    • An interviewer must always listen.
    • Understand the career goals of the applicant. It will help in deciding whether their and the company’s goals align with each other.
• Always take notes so you can review the answers of all the applicants.
• Be aware of the things that you can’t ask. Stick to questions related to the position the person is applying for.
• Avoid asking personal questions unrelated to the job.
• Give the applicant time to ask you questions.
• For an interviewee:
  • Always be on time.
  • Greet your interviewer.
  • Dress formally and neatly, but make sure to be comfortable.
  • Prepare by reviewing information about the school or the company you are applying.
  • Learn to listen and answer honestly.
  • Remember that it is okay to ask questions.
  • Be confident with yourself and smile.

Interview Questions for Kids Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Interview Questions for Kids across 23 in-depth pages. These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for teaching students about Interview Questions for Kids, which provide a fun and engaging way for children to practice answering common interview questions and build their confidence for future interviews.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

• Interview Questions for Kids Facts
• Getting To Know You
• Interviewer, Take Note!
• Entering The University
• Job Interview
• A Famous Interview
• Research Interview
• As A Journalist
• What’s the Situation?
• Interviewer Checklist
• Kinds of Interview

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an interview?

An interview is a conversation between two people where one person asks questions and the other person answers them. In a job interview, for example, an employer asks questions to learn more about a person who wants to work for them.

What should I wear to an interview?

It’s important to dress neatly and appropriately for an interview like you would for a special occasion. A nice shirt and pants with shoes would suit boys, while girls could wear a dress or skirt with a nice blouse and shoes. Avoid wearing anything too casual, like shorts or flip-flops.

What kind of questions might I be asked in an interview?

Interview questions can vary depending on the job, but some common questions include: “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”, “Why do you want to work for this company?” and “Can you tell me about a time you faced a challenge and how you overcame it?”

How can I prepare for an interview?

To prepare for an interview, you can research the company or organization, practice answering common interview questions with a friend or family member, and think of questions you might want to ask the interviewer about the job or company.

What should I do after an interview?

After an interview, send a thank-you note or email to the interviewer, thanking them for their time and expressing your interest in the job. You should also follow up with the interviewer if you have been waiting to hear back in a week or two to show that you’re still interested and to see if there are any updates.

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