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2nd Interview: 9 people! Advice?
Going into my 6th month of unemployment after relocation, I've now had what feels like countless interviews. A couple of offers turned down, a job offer rescinded due to budget issues, and every bump in the road in between on the way. But this is a new one.
I had a first interview that was very successful. The company has scheduled a second interview and I got the email from HR that I'm meeting with NINE people - four individual interviews and then a panel interview with five people. Holy cow! I'll be there from 8am-1pm.
Any advice from anyone who has been through this type of interview? How do you keep your energy up for that long and keep focused and present?
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Re: 2nd Interview: 9 people! Advice?
I think this is daft. Wow. What kind of a job are you interviewing for?
What I suggest: ask the same questions of each of the 4 individual interviewers. This way, you can see if everybody's singing off the same song sheet.
I did that once at an all day interview -- 5 people and I was there all day -- and it was quite an eye opener. The bunch of them weren't even in agreement where their data was going to be stored off site (I was interviewing for a data analyst job at a hospital lab). One said "in a bank", another said "offisite somewhere at a company we've chosen" and the other 3 said "We don't know yet."
Bring water, something to eat -- an energy bar will do -- breath mints and some tylenol/aspirin. (and I think that the company at least owes you lunch as part of the endeavor)
I agree with PP: if it seems relevant - ask the same questions of all the people you meet with individually, along with a few questions tailored to their job (research their titles if you know who you're meeting with beforehand).
Also, take notes if you can (or jot them down afterwards), and get contact info or at least their names and send them each a follow-up thank you email tailored to them by the next morning. I guarantee this will help you stand out.
Will lunch or a break be included? I think lunch definitely should be included!
I had to do something similar for my current job (it's a very inclusive department), but I was able to break it up across 3 days due to varying schedules (1 initial interview with 2 people; individual interviews with 5 people; group interview with 3 people).
You will feel like you're repeating yourself probably, but just maintain your enthusiasm and hang in there! Remember to be respectful of each person and to show interest in what they do, since you may be meeting with people at varying levels.
Meh, I've had all-day interviews with multiple people, including a panel.
Is part of it including lunch? If not, bring a granola bar or something to eat during a break.
Other than that, I approach each person as a separate interview and that keeps me focused.
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