The recruiters and interview types

The rules of an interview type and the character of a recruiter are two separate layers: you choose the exercise, then who runs it.

The realistic ones

For a first run: they let you finish and follow up on what’s missing, with no needless pressure.

  • Claire Morel

    Claire Morel

    Calm, precise, follows up when something is missing

  • Amara Diallo

    Amara Diallo

    Warm and structured, listens more than she talks

  • Karim Haddad

    Karim Haddad

    Curious about the how, asks for concrete examples

The demanding ones

To test yourself before the real thing: numbers, contradictions, a fast pace.

  • Marc Delane

    Marc Delane

    Direct, wants numbers, points out contradictions

  • Mei Lin

    Mei Lin

    Fast pace, no validation, tests the reasoning

  • Diego Alvarez

    Diego Alvarez

    Challenges every claim, expects trade-offs

Which interview to choose

Each type has its own plan, rules of conduct and scoring rubric, based on documented research.

  • Targeted interview

    The heart of NELO. The recruiter starts from the job ad and your CV: uncovered requirements, career changes, numbers to defend. Ideal a few days before a real interview.

    Run by default by Karim HaddadLength: 5, 10 or 15 min
  • HR screen

    What you get asked on the first call: background, motivation, availability, salary expectations. Short, clear answers.

    Run by default by Amara DialloLength: 5 or 10 min
  • Behavioral

    Real situations: a conflict, a failure, a decision. The recruiter expects a situation, your own action and a result.

    Run by default by Diego AlvarezLength: 10 or 15 min
  • Technical

    Your reasoning on subjects from your field. The approach, trade-offs and clarity count more than the right answer.

    Run by default by Mei LinLength: 10 or 15 min
  • Under pressure

    Tight follow-ups, objections, silences. To learn to keep your thread when the conversation tightens, without ever being attacked.

    Run by default by Marc DelaneLength: 10 or 15 min
  • Introduce yourself

    Two minutes for the opening question. A dedicated report measures length, structure and your closing line. Free once.

    Read the method for “Tell me about yourself”

    Run by default by Claire MorelLength: 2 min

Rehearse your next interview tonight

Import your CV, add the job ad, talk for ten minutes. By tomorrow morning you’ll know what to say differently.