7 Interview Process Steps A detailed job description Application Complete a phone screen In-person interview Skills test Final review and feedback Offer the position A skills test or demonstration is often required in order to show how a candidate approaches a specific situation they would encounter within their role. These tests or demonstrations should be judged objectively in order to determine the candidate’s quality of work. For example, in interviewing for my content marketing role at G2, I was tasked with writing a short article following certain company guidelines. A software developer may be asked to debug lines of code. A candidate for a sales role may be required to present a pitch. All of these serve to showcase an applicant’s ability to serve in the role they desire.