{"id":8812,"date":"2024-08-14T17:18:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T16:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recruitireland.com\/advice-centre\/?p=8812"},"modified":"2024-08-14T17:18:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T16:18:39","slug":"understanding-the-most-common-interview-types-in-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recruitireland.com\/advice-centre\/understanding-the-most-common-interview-types-in-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the most common interview types in Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ireland is home to a high-spirited job market. Businesses of all niches set up shop here, from tech giants in Dublin to pharmaceutical hubs in Cork. There are opportunities aplenty for Irish job seekers, but with opportunity comes different types of interviews.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Job seekers need to be prepared for every type of interview and plan their responses ahead of time. In this article, we\u2019ll be exploring the most common interview types in Ireland. We\u2019ll help you get prepared whether it\u2019s skill-based or over video chat. Let\u2019s take a look at the different types of interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the different types of interviews?<\/span><\/h3>\n

While there are many frameworks interviews may be based on, the truth is each one is likely to be different. Some will be on-location and face-to-face; others may be conducted over the phone or through video. You may be interviewed by a committee or one-on-one. Each interview you attend will have its own set of expectations and will require different preparation strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding the format helps you be better <\/span>prepared for interviews<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding competency-based interviews<\/span><\/h2>\n

Competency-based interviews focus on assessing your specific skills and behaviours. Employers use this type of interview to see how your past experiences will be beneficial for the advertised job and if you\u2019re a good culture fit.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve attended interviews in the past, you\u2019ll recognise this type of interview framework. These interviews are structured and aim to uncover how you handle various situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Competency-based interviews ask you to provide detailed examples of past behaviour in certain situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Common competency-based interview questions<\/span><\/h3>\n

Competency-based questions often start with phrases like “Tell me about a time when…” or “Give an example of…”.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few examples:<\/span><\/p>\n