CNBC premiered its new reality television show, The Job Interview, at 10 p.m. Wednesday, November 8. The series’ concept is quite simple: employers screen candidates who come prepared, eager, and/or anxious for an interview for a position within a small business at a designated office location. Once the cameras come on in both the interview and waiting rooms, viewers get a glimpse of the interview experience from the candidate and employer perspectives.
The show’s mission is to broadcast the unscripted interview process and, in turn, provide viewers with an understanding of how to approach a job interview. In the series premiere the high stakes, drama, and pressure put on the employers and interviewers are front and center. The candidates have nowhere to hide when they are asked to perform duties and tasks that would be expected of them while on the job. For example, during one of the interviews for a position with an accounting office the candidate must analyze an expense report and find discrepancies in the data. More importantly though, The Job Interview effectively highlights the do’s and don’ts of interviewing. In each episode it is clear which candidates came prepared, didn’t do background research on the organization, or had nerves seriously get in their way. The series offers a visual, real-life representation of how job candidates are screened and provides viewers with insights that go beyond articles outlining tips and tricks. The show also displays the conflicts employers face with the hiring process. In last night's premiere episode the two interviewers are stuck deciding between two candidates for a brand ambassador position with their winemaking company. For an employer the hiring decision is both exciting and harrowing, and viewers get a glimpse of both in the process and aftermath. The series portrays reality while still incorporating entertaining and dramatic elements. You can watch new episodes of The Job Interview every Wednesday at 10 p.m. on CNBC. To learn more about The Job Interview, click here.
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