Posted by CareerJunction Company
21/11/2014, 07:00
You’ve applied for a new job and been asked to come in for an interview, then you find out it will be a panel interview – something many people find intimidating.
Jennifer Ritchie, a business coach and consultant with the Freddy Hirsch Group, said, however, that they need not be that different from one-on-one interviews.
She said it would help to view the interview as a chance to prove your worth to the assembled group.
“View it as beneficial that there will be technical experts in the field, human resources representatives, line managers and senior leadership present as this will ensure a thorough process relying not only on behavioural examples and evidence and ensuring consistency and equity. Resolve to make the most of it, by preparing thoroughly and by enjoying the opportunity to meet a group of company management face to face.”
What’s more, the fact that you have been short-listed for a panel means you meet the requirements of the position and have been singled out with a select few as worthy of further consideration.