Interview is a step-by-step process which consists of the following steps:
1. Preparation
Preparation is the primary or initial phase of an interview process. Under it, the candidates to be interviewed are called for an interview and schedule or plan for the interview is prepared. This means basic ground for conducting the interview is determined. For example, preparing for job descriptions and specifications, preparing specific checklists or questionnaires etc. come under preparation phase of the interview process.
2. Conducting
After the preparation of basic ground for conducting an interview, the prepared plans and actions are implemented which is called conduction of the interview. Under this phase, a face-to-face communication tales place between interviewee and interviewer in order to obtain required knowledge and skill from the interviewee. Hence, the information and ideas are exchanged through two-way communication between the interview giver and taker. While conducting interview, the interview giver should feel him/herself comfortable to answer properly.
3. Evaluation
This is the last phase of an interview process in which the information received from the interviewee or candidate is evaluated. Generally, the evaluation is done on grading or rating basis in order to select the best qualified candidate. However, the point system can also be used for evaluation of potential performance of the candidate. If the candidate is supposed to be perform well in the organization, he/she will be selected.