Directive Interview
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In the rigid, directive interview type, the interviewer has a
clear agenda that he or she follows unflinchingly. Sometimes companies
use this interview type to ensure parity between interviews.
In other words, directive interviewers in the same company might
ask the same questions of job candidates, so they may compare the
results to pick the candidate who consistently gave the same best
answers.
Directive interviewers rely upon their direct questions and methods
to get from you what they wish to know. You might feel like you
are being steam-rolled! On the other hand, if you like a no-frills
style, you might find that the conversation develops naturally.
Although their directive style might seem a bit dry or calculating,
it does not necessarily mean that your interviewers have dominance
or superiority issues. They are likely just trying to lead you
straight to the point, to make the most of the interview in the
time allotted.
Alternately or additionally, they might be testing how you react
to a no-frills leadership style.
However, it's a good idea to keep an eye open for dominance or
superiority issues, if the interviewer will be your coworker, lead,
supervisor or manager should you land the job. Keeping an eye open
for such might provide clues as to how he or she will treat you
on the job.
Listed below are tips to help you successfully navigate a directive
interview.
- Flex with the interviewer, following his or her lead.
- But, do not relinquish complete control of the interview. For
example, if the interviewer does not ask you for information
that you think is important in proving your superiority as a
job candidate, politely interject it.
- Send a thank you note to each
of your directive interviewers.
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