The interview process can include: Phone screening: A short phone or video interview with each candidate Formal interviews: One or more in-person or video interviews Skills assessments: Assessments to evaluate a candidate's skills Background or reference checks: A check of the candidate's background or credit Job test: A test to evaluate the candidate's skills The interview process can vary by company, role, and seniority. The number of interviews a candidate attends can also vary, but it's common to attend two to three interviews.