ivision of roles
The person asking questions is likely the hiring manager or someone from the department you’d be working in (they’re assessing fit, communication, and knowledge).
The person taking notes is often an HR representative or co-interviewer, documenting your answers for the hiring panel. They’ll make sure everything’s captured consistently and fairly.
2. Structured evaluation
The presence of a note-taker suggests they’re using a structured interview process — where each candidate is asked the same questions, and answers are scored or reviewed against specific criteria.
This helps them remain objective and consistent across multiple applicants.
3. Possibly the “Initial” or “Technical” interview
