Preparing for a panel interview is similar to the preparation done for a one-to-one job interview. You have to research about the company’s organization and the job you are applying. Be ready with your answers to interview questions. Come to the interview wearing an appropriate interview wear. Towards the end of your interview, prepare for your questions to ask interviewer, taking into consideration that you will be facing different people all at the same time in a panel interview.

Usually panel interviews have a designed set of questions for all the job candidates. A quick interview tip is to make a right first impression on panel members. Engage each interviewer in an eye-to-eye contact and firmly shake hands when you are presented to each interviewer. Convey the impression that you are calm and confident.

Bring along a pen and paper during the interview and take them out after asking permission if you can jot down notes throughout the interview. Take noticeof the names and the seating arrangement of the interviewers. You can show great communication skill when you use the panel member’s name as you give answers to interview questions. A best interview tip is to emphasize your abilities, knowledge and skills while giving your interview answers. You may cite applicable examples that show what you can offer to the company if you will be given the position. When replying to the interviewers, ensure that you have sufficiently answer the panel interview questions. Firstly, keep an eye contact with the interviewer who ask the interview question, then look at the other panelists, and back to the panelist who ask the interview question as you are about to end your answer. Respond to each question concisely but thoroughly while maintaining your composure.

Another best interview tip and trick is also to prepare a list of questions to ask interviewers in the course of your panel interview. Towards the end of the interview, ask your interviewers if they need more information from you. Whilst asking them, let your eyes go from one member to the next panel member.

As your interview coach, Interview Consulting would like to impart to you a most essential interview etiquette tip which is to shake hands and thank the panel members citing each interviewer’s name after the interview. You may also ask for their business cards so you can send them thank you letters.