Job interviews provide an opportunity for you and your prospective employer to decide how well your skills align with the company's needs. Job interviews allow you to get to know your potential colleagues better and get information that will help you decide if that job is right for you. While it's a common belief that interviewees should prepare thoroughly for a job interview, neither should the Human Resources department reduce preparations. Interviews provide an opportunity for both the prospective employer and the employee to decide if the person's skills and character align with the needs and culture of the company.