Explain the stages of an employment interview and the skills needed by the interviewer.

1. 1 · Define. An interview is a planned two-way conversation with a purpose; an employment interview aims to select the best candidate.
2. 2 · Mention types and formats. Selection, appraisal, disciplinary, exit; structured, unstructured, semi-structured, panel.
3. 3 · Draw the stages. [Flow: preparation → opening → body → closing → follow-up]
4. 4 · Explain each stage.
   • Preparation: job description, questions, venue
   • Opening: rapport, purpose
   • Body: questions, listening, notes
   • Closing: candidate's questions, next steps
   • Follow-up: evaluate, decide, inform
5. 5 · Interviewer's skills.
   • Open and probing questions
   • Listen more than talk
   • Take notes
   • Same criteria for all
   • Avoid bias and personal questions
6. 6 · Common mistakes. Halo effect, first-impression bias, leading questions, talking too much.
7. 7 · Sri Lankan example. A bank's panel interview with a marking sheet so every candidate is judged on the same points.
8. 8 · Close. A well-run interview is fair to candidates and protects the firm from costly wrong hires.

Scoring tip: Draw the five stages as a flow first, then fill in each stage. Mentioning the halo effect shows depth.