--- title: How to prepare for a hospitality interview description: You've applied for the job and now you've got the interview. But, is it over the phone, via video or face-to-face? Do you treat them all the same? 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Should you treat them all the same? ## ![How to prepare for a hospitality interview\_750x403](https://blog.typsy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20prepare%20for%20a%20hospitality%20interview_750x403.png?width=750&name=How%20to%20prepare%20for%20a%20hospitality%20interview_750x403.png) Whether your interview is conducted over the phone, video or face-to-face, how you conduct yourself is important. Each company has certain criteria and values they are looking for in a person so, unfortunately, I can’t guarantee that these interview tips will land you the role of a lifetime. However, by following these tips you will be much more desirable than those who don’t utilize them.   ## 1. The phone interview  [![Typsy online hospitality training and learning platform at typsy.com](https://blog.typsy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Typsy%20online%20hospitality%20training%20and%20learning%20platform%20at%20typsy.com.png?width=600&name=Typsy%20online%20hospitality%20training%20and%20learning%20platform%20at%20typsy.com.png)](https://www.typsy.com/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Social+media&utm_campaign=Blog+banner&utm_id=Blog) --- 2\. The video chat interview   --- ## 3. The face-to-face interview    ---   These steps might seem very basic, however, I’ve interviewed quite a few people in the hospitality industry and I can tell you, people don’t treat hospitality interviews the same. Many think that anyone can get a job as a host, for example, so they simply don’t put in the extra effort. Taking care prior to your interview will definitely give you an advantage over others. With that said, wishing you the best of luck out there! **Find out how our online hospitality training platform, [Typsy](http://www.typsy.com), can help you upskill and get career-ready. Join today and get the first [10 day's FREE](https://www.typsy.com/signup)!**   --- | ![Andrea\_Aguiller\_bio\_pic\_2018](https://blog.typsy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Andrea_Aguiller_bio_pic_2018.png?width=170&name=Andrea_Aguiller_bio_pic_2018.png)  | **Andrea Aguilar** earned her master’s degree in International Hospitality, Event, and Tourism Management from Oxford Brookes University. 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