ChaPter 9 Alternative Interview Types Over the past few years a quiet revolution has taken place in the field of job interviewing. Though the tra- ditional interview format will always remain a staple among many companies, others have created their own interview composite. Employers use a new inter- view composite that adopts a "show me" attitude aimed at eliciting solid evidence of a candidate's abil- ities. The results can be quite telling. Here are a few other interview types to be prepared for.