To some extent, the format of an interview is the creation of the interviewer. No two interviews are the same. Individual personalities are bound to influence the conduct of an interview. Also, since there is a great deal of mutuality in an interview, you may directly or indirectly influence its course. The basic structure of a job interview is quite standard. A typical interview has four parts:
Introduction - Establish rapport.
Background - Yours. The what, why, where, when.
Discussion - Matching needs. Yours and the employer’s.
Close - Final questions and instructions.