The interview process is a series of steps that a company takes to hire a new employee, including: Screening: A short interview to evaluate a candidate's suitability for a role First interview: A one-on-one interview with a hiring manager to ask about the candidate's qualifications, work history, and experience Second interview: A longer, more in-depth interview for a select group of candidates Third interview: Often the final interview, with an executive joining the panel or interviewing finalists individually Final interview: The last step before the company decides to hire the candidate Background check: A screening process to verify the candidate's identity