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Job Interview

Copyright Tara Minchin
Definition: An interview is a personal meeting with a prospective employer to assess the qualifications of an applicant for employment for a job.

There are a variety of types of job interviews that employers may conduct, including behavioral interviews, group interviews, phone and video interviews, second interviews, and restaurant interviews.

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Also Known As: job interview, employment interview, interview for employment
Examples:
Samantha was selected to interview for a job at a local college. After her first interview, she was invited for a second interview with the department manager.
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