Panel InterviewsMarshall Karp

The two types of interview processes Linear – straight line Non-Linear – big ball of wibbly-wobbly jobby-wobby stuff - non-proportional system

Linear One to one One at a time – tag team One and done

Non-Linear More than one person at the same time The Panel Interview

Linear Effects on the Interviewee Orderly progression Jumping through the next hoop Much more natural and comfortable, if there is such a thing

Non-Linear Effects on the Interviewee Chaotic seeming Doesn’t make sense - confusing Doesn’t know where things are coming from - disorienting Much more intimidating and panic inducing

Why Panel Interviewing? Saves time in the hiring process Spreads the hiring decision responsibility **Spreads the hiring decision accountability** (Covers their behinds)

Why Practice for Panel Interviews? Familiarity Sharper performance Desensitizes fear to panels and one to one Ahead of the competition

Examples Social Service panel interview Supervisor manufacturing interview

Panel Interviewing Technique Set the scenario Start off with 30 SECONDS elevator/value proposition Take one question at a time Look at the person asking the question Same technique for one to one

Panel Interviewers Ask one question from the list – no freelancing No monologuing – Just ask the question, here to help interviewer When all have asked, give feedback Move on to the next interviewee If time, go around again Goal – At least two practices each

Wrap-Up What did we learn?