[ID:0439]It is important to recognize and react appropriately to different interviewing styles. Some interviewers talk non-stop while others expect you to take the initiative. Then there are those interviewers who treat the process as nothing more than an informal chat, barely discussing the job in question.

The Structured Interview

This type of interview is common for government positions. Screening is based on a candidate's education and work experience. Government interviews are often loaded with pre-written questions and you are judged in three critical areas: knowledge, ability, and personal suitability.

In most cases, there will be a statement of qualifications available,...