Group Interviews
There are two types of group interviews. One type is when employers interview top candidates simultaneously. These group interviews usually entail a presentation to the interviewer, as well as, to the other prospective candidates. Other times, the interviewer gives a topic or a problem to a group of candidates who have to work together to solve the problem, or express opinions for the specific topic. These interviews are especially stressful because you are face-to-face with your competition the whole time.
With the group interview the employer wants to see:
- Verbal communication and interpersonal skills with possible teammates
- Leadership qualities
- Influencing skills and quality of contribution
- Managing stressful situations
- Level of knowledge and how it is used in a discussion
The other type is the panel or team interview where a group of employees team up to interview you simultaneously. Each member of the panel has a set of questions and they take turns to ask them. Organizations use the panel interview partly to see how you react to stressful situations.
Selected Online Resources
(Links to non-UNI Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement)
- Selected Resources from UNI Libraries
- What is a Group Interview?
- Survival Tips for Group Interviews
- Seven Pointers for Group Interviews: Standing Out in a Crowd
- What is a panel Interview?
You can find more information about group interviews by searching the Internet for keywords or phrases such as group interviews
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