What are the best approaches to a panel interview?
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Have a second interview Thursday. Definitely not my first rodeo but the longer I go unemployed, the less confident I feel. That being said this company is specifically going to use the STAR interviewing Style. I've done my research on the history of the company, etc but I am finding it so difficult to memorize my answers in the STAR format, I'm going to have to use my notes. Tell me I'm not the only one struggling w/this 🙏🏻
If you are having an in-person interview, you should arrive early. This is common sense. Then, would it be the same if you're having a Zoom interview? I always debate internally about whether I should join earlier or not. The first ensures that everything is working (but I'd hope not to catch the interviewers too early). What's the best approach?
What do you think of these answers from the Hiring Managers to my questions? What are the metrics/volume that a person handles in this role? Supervisor: There are no metrics. We don't count. We care more about quality. How do you split the work among different people in the team? Supervisor: We don't split it. There's an inbox and people just grab what's coming in. We do have trackers. Me: I just asked to see how performance is assessed.
Many companies reject candidates just because they are 51 years old. Doesn't a 51-year-old have the right to work? They hire fresh graduates even if they have little or no practical knowledge, but why don't they hire people who have years of experience? Experience should be valued, not ignored because of age.
Good luck! Speak to one person at a time. Address them by name. Use the CAR technique to keep your answers concise like a regular interview. If in person, you have to make eye contact with the other panelists but primarily address the questioner. If virtual, please watch yourself that you are not fidgeting on camera.
Great! Thank you!!!