Job interviews can be stressful but skills can be learnt to make them less nerve-racking.
There are different types of interviewing styles to be aware of and prepare for these include behavioural and open styles.
Behavioural questions are common amongst interviewers, they ask the applicants to talk about their experiences and give examples. These are difficult and a method is needed in order to successfully answer the questions. The 'situation, action and result' method is the most common. You first explain the situation in relation to the question, the action taken to fix the problem and finally the end result.
Open questions are also a common style that applicants come across during job interviews. It is in this style of questioning that the interviewers encourage the applicants to do most of the talking. Care must be taken when asked such a question as raving or unstructured responses aren't looked upon favourably.

Regardless of the interview style preparation can be done which will result in the capacity to deliver information in a clear manner. By gaining help from a friend and recording a mock interview the strength of your voice presentation can be measured.

Some tips for interview success area as follows:
- Speak clearly
- Look and sound confident, look the person in the eye and shake hands firmly.
- Be prepared with information about the industry / company.
- Don't put down a previous boss or supervisor.
- Avoid yes / no answers.

Remember to make an impact from the start as some interviewers make up their mind at the start.

( Taken from The Age, 8 July 2006, My Career, p1)