The Panel Job Interview

I can remember having to face a panel job interview.  I was so nervous until the interview.  It turned out to be a great experience.  However, I did one thing that helped me tremendously.  I spend some time thinking about the questions they would ask and prepared good answers from my expertise and experience.  I had only one such interview and you know what?  I got the job!  So here's how I won over my panel of interviewers.

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What Is A Job Panel Interview?

An interview is stressful; you are on display and have to sell yourself as the best candidate for a position in a company.  The only thing worse than an interview is the panel interview. This is when two or more people are asking you questions and watching your every move.  This situation may not intimidate everyone, but it is certainly not a comfortable position to be in.

The reason for a panel interview is to get the opinion of multiple people at the same time on the viability of a work candidate.  Typically the people that attend are from various departments within the company, a representative from human resources, the department that is hiring, and perhaps others.  This saves time and money for the company and lets them see how the candidates react under pressure.

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When I was in my interview, I maintained a good eye contact with each person as they were speaking to me.  When I answered a question, I didn't look around the room or look up to the ceiling.  I continued with a good eye contact while I answered their questions, but I made sure to address my answer to the whole panel, not just the person who asked the question.  

I still remember the smiles on their faces as I answered their questions.  I felt as if I had become somewhat of a friend to each of them.  However, I still kept my place during the interview.  

Be prepared for follow-up questions from any or all of the attendees.  Each one is going to want to know information from an angle that will directly affect their department.  So you can consider this a few days before the interview if you have a chance.  

You may find that in some panel interviews, only one person does the talking and everyone else is there simply to observe.  Still address all of your comments to the group and don't let this unnerve you.  It is definitely stressful, but not unusual. 

Look at the positive side to a panel job interview; you were considered a strong enough candidate to gather more than one person to evaluate your interview and possibly choose you to work for their company.  An interview is an investment for a company, an expenditure of money in the form of salaries; you are there because you have a chance at the position so take advantage of the opportunity.

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