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What Do The Panel Want When Interviewing You?What do I want from the candidate when interviewing? I assess applicants on numerous occasions throughout the year. Here's my advice on what I’m looking for from the opposite side of the table. If you are confident and you show it you will have a massive advantage. This is the main attribute I look for when I assess a prospective employee. I appreciate that a lot of applicants are nervous, and it's natural to feel nervous. However you need to determine if this company that you’re putting yourself through hell for is for you. So in this respect you should assess the employer as much as they are assessing you. So bear this in mind because when I’m on the opposite side of the table I want to know that we are as right for you as you are for us. You may think you need this job. Believe me: you don't need the wrong job. If you think you need a particular job because of the money, perks or stature even though it may be awful, then I suggest you may need to do a bit of self analysis about the direction your career may be headed. It is important to dress professionally for interview. Nevertheless, if you look like a pleasantly dressed person, everything will be fine. There is no need to worry about your dress sense unless it is so outrageously diverse from the way people dress at that organization. On a lot of occasions when I interview I expect people to have prepared. Make sure you read the employer's Web site if they have one. Also, know what's on your own CV or resume. The chances are I will ask you what you know about my organization. Ensure you have prepared a number of responses to difficult questions. I always ask candidates to tell me about a project or scheme of work they did that they're proud of. Even if the employer doesn't ask, be prepared to tell a few consistent accounts of things that you have accomplished. This shows what you've done in the past, and that you're capable of logical, organized thought. As I mentioned before, I will certainly ask you these questions. You could, of course, try to lie, splutter, or brag about your achievements. However all of these approaches will have the reverse effect on me, the employer - they will eclipse all that's positive about you. If this is the case, the rest of your interview may not be too pleasant!! Major tip: you are not as good a liar as you think you are. Trust me on this one. As an employer I don’t mind if you ask who your line manager will be if you were successful. There is a very good chance that the person will be one of the people who is sitting in front you. From here on in it’s very hard to judge what that person is going to be like. Nevertheless, if you accept the job, they are going to have a major influence on your career and working life, and possibly beyond that. If you get bad vibes, its up to you to consider any future job offer. It’s a good idea bring extra copies of your CV or resume and presentation if you have one... Having a copy to offer shows the people on the other side of the table that you are well organized and proactive in your approach. For
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