I had been inteviewed vs I have been inteviewed

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I had been interviewed' is used when referring to a past event that happened before another past event. 'I have been interviewed' is used when talking about a past event that has relevance to the present or when the action is recent.

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I had been inteviewed

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event that happened before another past event.

This phrase is used to describe an action that took place before a certain point in the past. It indicates that the interview happened at a specific time in the past, prior to another event.

Examples:

I had been interviewed by the time you arrived at the office.
She had been interviewed for the job before she received the offer.

Alternatives:

I was interviewed
I had an interview
I had been interviewed previously
I had undergone an interview

I have been inteviewed

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a past event that has relevance to the present or when the action is recent.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of being interviewed happened at an unspecified time in the past but has relevance to the present. It can also be used when the interview is recent.

Examples:

I have been interviewed for several positions this month.
She has been interviewed by multiple companies.

Alternatives:

I was interviewed
I have had an interview
I have undergone an interview
I have been through an interview

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I had been inteviewed vs I have been inteviewed