6 Effective Tips to Prepare for Job Panel Interview "Panel Interviewing is usually done to put together the people

involved in the decision making process and interview the applicant at the same time." Panel Interviewing is usually done to put together the people involved in the decision making process and interview the applicant at the same time, hence making it more time efficient. The interviewers are usually a mix of people like the HR staff, the manager, team leader, who have different roles during the interview. Each panel interviewer will take turns to ask questions, and decisions can be made immediately as they can discuss right after the meeting. The next 6 tips are going to help you further with making your interview a success as you prepare for a panel interview.
1. Research

As an interviewee, it is always best to research about the company you're applying at and familiarizing your self with facts about the company. This should always be done whether you prepare for a oneon-one interview or prepare for panel interview. Organize good answers to usual interview questions and put together questions you would want to ask the interviewer. Always take into account the various people you will be conversing with.
2. Dress up Nice and Appropriate

Wear something appropriate for the panel interview. To be sure in making a good impression, always wear business attire. This will make you look professional and smart since the way you dress up also conveys your own personality. Dressing up professionally would suggest your seriousness about taking on the job. Men should wear the ideal pant suits or long sleeves with collars, formal shoes and may include putting on their best ties. For women, aside from the pant suit, they can also wear knee skirts, casual pants, decent blouse or sweater and moderately high heels. It is much advisable to wear few accessories for the interview like a wrist watch and a few jewelry items to appear neat and simple.
3. First Impressions Last

During a panel interview, it is usually difficult to build a rapport between you and each panel member. Make an effort to prepare an excellent introduction for a lasting first impression. Anticipate on

making eye contact and firm handshakes when introducing yourself. Remember to never be in a hurry to do handshakes because it might make you look unconfident and nervous. Practice being polite and attentive and ask them if they mind that you take notes during the interview. It is always safe and helpful that you ready yourself with a pen and paper so that you can note down your interviewer's name as they are seated in case you'll forget them. Good communication skills could also be demonstrated by you if you use their names as you respond to each of their questions. Being courteous is the key.
4. Answer Questions with Confidence

In preparing for panel interview, always take note to highlight the extent of your skills, knowledge and abilities to meet each interviewer's expectations, as you prepare for answers to common interview questions. Formulate, beforehand, examples that would demonstrate what you can offer to the position and to the company and consider the interviewer's perspective when conveying your answer. Concentrate on answering one question with one interviewer at a time. And always speak clearly and concisely when answering questions to each of the panelists.
5. Ask Questions which are Meaningful

It's best to prepare yourself with a list of questions to each of the panelists, whom you already have researched beforehand. Or if not then that of the information you gathered about the company, its operation and its organizational structure. Asking relevant questions at an appropriate time would indicate that you are very much interested and is full of initiatives. Although avoid interrupting the interviewer and asking questions that appear to be challenging them where they might know nothing of. These might break attempts at establishing rapport with your panelists.
6. Be Healthy

Overall, the best main tip to remember is to be on your finest condition with regards to your physical and mental state. Make sure to get enough rest and sleep the night before the panel interview. This includes eating a good healthy meal and not going to the interview on an empty stomach. In doing this, it will allow you to think more clearly, making you more rejuvenated and energized for that big day. y name is Princess I. Turla. I was born on October 29, 1990 in Pag-Asa Lamao,Limay,Bataan. I live there for a length of time and had a pleasant

childhood with a lot of comfort of my family. I am the 2nd to the eldest daughter of Eduardo A. Turla and Emelita I. Turla. My father is a contractual Project Supervisor and my mother is a plain housewife. I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters whom I really love. I attended my Grade school at Lamao Elementary School and finished my secondary at Lamao National High School. Last 2010, I graduated Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at Bataan Peninsula State University. I am so happy and proud of my self once I received my diploma. It is one of my achievements. As a 4-year course graduate, Im looking for a job that suits my skills and abilities and I applied to Jollibee as Management Trainee but then they hired me as a service crew. I accept it and just enjoy the job. Here I learn and develop many things and I am so much thankful. Just like other people, I love to watch TV, surf the net esp. on the socialnetworking sites, I really love to travel and go to other places I never visit. I have talent in hosting, dancing and cooking also in baking pastries. I love to deal with other people, talking to them and taking care of them. I am a happy and friendly person, with self confident and know how to deal with different types of people. I am easy to get along, approachable and trustworthy person. I love to help people, enjoy meeting new friends and talk with them. I am serious and focus on what I am doing especially when it comes to work. Im a hardworking and honest person. I gave my excellent work to my career to let not the company failed on me. Because I want the company to achieved goals to the benefit of all. I am a motivated and determined person especially on work; I really work for what is best. I am always punctual, a team-player and dedicated to work also I am multi-tasked person. These are my strength. Being a workaholic person is my weakness, I keep on working until the job is completely done. I loose my patience when my work is not completed within the time. My long term-goal is to become a successful hotelier/ restaurateur. I want to manage and own business and I know I can achieve it step by step. My short term goal is to gain employment here because I know I can help and develop my knowledge, skills and abilities. I also want to be a part of the team to learn new skills and be challenged. I know that my dreams will be achieve step by step and Im sure that this company will help me to become a better person for the future. 50 Most Asked Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
1. Tell me about yourself. Keep the answer job or skill related. 2. Tell me about your dream job. Don't mention a specific job. Say something generic like, "I want a job

where I love the work and the people I work with."

3. Why did you leave your last job?

Never refer to a major problem with management or say undesirable things about your supervisors, co-workers or the organization. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, or a chance to do something better.
4. What is your weakness? Always try to give a positive answer. For example, "It takes me a long time to get ready in the morning, so I set my alarm two hours ahead of my time in for work." 5. What are your strengths? Sell yourself. Say how you can be a desirable employee for the company. 6. What do you know about the type of work we do?

Do a research about the company before going to the job interview.

7. Why should we hire you?

This is your chance to show why working for the company is important to you and why you think you will fit in. Don't mention other applicants for comparison.
8. Tell me about a suggestion you have made.

This will show that you care about the company's growth. Use an example that was accepted and successful, especially one that is related to the position.
9. Do you consider yourself successful?

You should always answer yes. Success doesn't necessarily have to be big ones, just mention how you have achieved goals you have set for yourself.
10. Why have you been unemployed for such a long time?

Mention the activities you have done that would help market yourself like trainings or short courses you attended, or for example say, "I gave birth and had to take care of my baby and this experience taught me so much about patience and time management.
11. What do co-workers say about you? Recall good things that your co-workers have said like, "My manager, Mr. Santos, once told me that I am a very organized person". 12. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?

Don't give a specific answer. Say something like, "I plan on staying for

long." or "As long as we both feel I'm doing a good job."

13. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?

Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position. Or you may say something like, "I don't think I am overqualified, but I am fully qualified."
14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?

If you had, always explain yourself in a way that implies you did not want to, but had to.
15. Are you applying for other jobs? Be honest. If you are considered an asset to the company, they just might give you a good salary offer to get you to work with them, instead of the other companies you are applying to. 16. Describe your management style. Mention how you deal with your subordinates or your projects like, "I provide team members with effective guidance and motivation to complete assignments on time so our projects succeed." Or you can simply say "For me, good communication among members is the best way." 17. Are you a team player? The answer should always be a yes then cite examples. You may mention situations where you were part of a group or organization, and the activities you've had that show you worked well with them. 18. What is your philosophy towards work? Don't give a monologue here. Say something short and positive like, "My philosophy is to do my best at all times." 19. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?

You may say you are comfortable with any position in the team, may it be the leader, or follower. This shows that you can lead a team but at the same time also able to follow directions. This shows you are flexible.
20. Have you ever been asked to leave a position? If you have, be honest and never say anything negative about your former boss or company. Focus on saying positive like how much you have grown from the experience. 21. What irritates you about co-workers? Do not speak badly of your past co-workers, as this reflects a flaw on your attitude, not theirs. Divert the negativity posed by the question.

Assure the interviewer you get along well with fellow co-workers.
22. Why do you think you would do well at this job?

Mention your skills, experience and interest.

23. What is more important to you: the money or the work?

You can say something like, "Both are important because everybody needs money to live but job satisfaction is also important."
24. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?

Mention something that was beyond your control but show acceptance and no negative feelings.
25. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point

is? There are many good qualities you can mention but be sure to give an example or a situation to back your answer. Or if you have a recommendation letter you may say, "I believe my supervisor would say that my strongest point is that I'm reliable, hard-working, efficient, timely, and responsible. I know this because he has written it in my letter of recommendation. Would you like to see it?"
26. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor.

Never mention a problem or anything negative about your supervisor. Try to think and then come up with none.
27. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?

This is up to you. Be totally honest.

28. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure. You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for. 29. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of

experience? You may point out that you are a quick learner and hard worker. Or state experiences that may not be from work but are somewhat related like for a managerial position, you may cite experiences you had as a leader in a school project.
30. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?

Never give the interviewer the impression that you are more interested on other jobs.
31. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job. Talk about having fun but at the same time accomplishing something like a team building you had where you gained a good relationship with

your co-workers.
32. Would you be willing to relocate if required?

Be honest. Discuss with your family beforehand, assuming this question should come up.
33. What motivates you to do your best on the job? Some examples are challenge, achievement, recognition, integrity. 34. How would you know you were successful on this job? You can say something like, "When I have achieved all the goals that were set and I have given more than what is expected of me." 35. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of

your own? Just say yes. This is a test of your loyalty.

36. What qualities do you look for in a boss? Be generic and positive. Some examples are fair, competent, good motivator. 37. How do you see yourself five years from now?

If you answer that you have not thought about it or you have no plans yet, the interviewer could conclude you have no vision and goals. Say something that is achievable but not too low as this could imply you lack initiative. It should be consistent with the objective on your resume and the skills you mentioned you have.
38. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?

Mention mistakes you've had but be sure to focus more on the lessons you have learned from that mistake.
39. Do you have any blind spots? Don't say something specific but just say everyone has them that's why working as a team is very important to point out and cover each other's blind spots. This answer diverts the question to how you are as a team player. 40. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look

for? Mention qualities that are needed for the position that you have.
41. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute

between others. Pick a specific incident and what role you played in its resolution.
42. Describe your work ethic.

Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.
43. What are your expectations from this job/company? You will be able to answer this question well through company research and self-assessment. Think as if you are already part of the company. You may say something like, "I expect challenging tasks." 44. Do you have references? Contact your references ahead of time and have their names and contact details ready 45. Do you have any questions for me?

Always prepare questions, but those that are not answered in the company's website or those you have not discussed. Asking questions shows you are interested to know more about the company or the job.
46. Why do you think you will be successful at this job?

You can say something like, "Basing on my research of the company and the job description, I can say that I have the skills and experience you are looking for.
47. What do you think of the last company you worked for?

As always, never say anything negative about the last company you worked for. You can say you learned a lot from the company and the job, and you consider it an important stepping stone in reaching everything you have achieved.
48. How do you handle criticism? You can say something like, "I see criticism as an opportunity to improve my work." Then give an example where you were criticized and you handled it in a positive way like, "My manager once told me that the reports I gave him were unorganized so I tried to review my past reports and asked if he had any preferences. I followed my manager's suggestions and reconstructed my reports. My manager was happy with all the reports I handed him after that." 49. Do you feel you are ready to take on greater responsibilities?

Employers ask this especially if the position you are applying for is higher than your former position. This is for them to gauge if you are up for the challenge of the new position. Give a positive answer and show them you are the job.
50. What are your activities and interests outside of work?

Say something about your interest and how it can help you on the job you are applying for. Like basketball can teach you team work, or

baking can teach you accuracy. If you are applying for a job that requires you to be fit, you may mention physical activities that you do like swimming or any other sport.

Ten Tough Interview Questions and Ten Great Answers

Mental fear of the unknown is often what produces the physical symptoms of nervousness. In addition to preparing yourself physically, you need to prepare yourself mentally. The best way to prepare mentally is to know what may be coming. Fear of the unknown can only exist when there is an unknown. Take the time to understand some of the standards when it comes to interviewing questions. The following are some of the most difficult questions you will face in the course of your job interviews. Some questions may seem rather simple on the surfacesuch as Tell me about yourselfbut these questions can have a variety of answers. The more open ended the question, the wider the variation in the answers. Once you have become practiced in your interviewing skills, you will find that you can use almost any question as a launching pad for a particular topic or compelling story. Others are classic interview questions, such as What is your greatest weakness? Questions most people answer improperly. In this case, the standard textbook answer for the greatest weakness question is to provide a veiled positive such as: I work too much. I just work and work and work. Wrong. Either you are lying or, worse yet, you are telling the truth, in which case you define working too much as a weakness and really do not want to work much at all. The following answers are provided to give you a new perspective on how to answer tough interview questions. They are not there for you to lift from the page and insert into your next interview. They are provided for you to use as the basic structure for formulating your own answers. While the specifics of each reply may not apply to you, try to follow the basic structure of the answer from the perspective of the interviewer. Answer the questions behaviorally, with specific examples that show that clear evidence backs up what you are saying about yourself. Always provide information that shows you want to become the very best _____ for the company and that you have specifically prepared yourself to become exactly that. They want to be sold. They are waiting to be sold. Dont disappoint them! 1. Tell me about yourself. It seems like an easy interview question. Its open ended. I can talk about whatever I want from the birth canal forward. Right?

Wrong. What the hiring manager really wants is a quick, two- to threeminute snapshot of who you are and why youre the best candidate for this position. So as you answer this question, talk about what youve done to prepare yourself to be the very best candidate for the position. Use an example or two to back it up. Then ask if they would like more details. If they do, keep giving them example after example of your background and experience. Always point back to an example when you have the opportunity. Tell me about yourself does not mean tell me everything. Just tell me what makes you the best. 2. Why should I hire you? The easy answer is that you are the best person for the job. And dont be afraid to say so. But then back it up with what specifically differentiates you. For example: You should hire me because Im the best person for the job. I realize that there are likely other candidates who also have the ability to do this job. Yet I bring an additional quality that makes me the best person for the job--my passion for excellence. I am passionately committed to producing truly world class results. For example . . . Are you the best person for the job? Show it by your passionate examples. 3. What is your long-range objective? Make my job easy for me. Make me want to hire you. The key is to focus on your achievable objectives and what you are doing to reach those objectives. For example: Within five years, I would like to become the very best accountant your company has on staff. I want to work toward becoming the expert that others rely upon. And in doing so, I feel Ill be fully prepared to take on any greater responsibilities which might be presented in the long term. For example, here is what Im presently doing to prepare myself . . . Then go on to show by your examples what you are doing to reach your goals and objectives. 4. How has your education prepared you for your career? This is a broad question and you need to focus on the behavioral examples in your educational background which specifically align to the required competencies for the career. An example: My education has focused on not only the learning the fundamentals, but also on the practical application of the information

learned within those classes. For example, I played a lead role in a class project where we gathered and analyzed best practice data from this industry. Let me tell you more about the results . . . Focus on behavioral examples supporting the key competencies for the career. Then ask if they would like to hear more examples. Enhance your career opportunities by getting the training you need, find top degrees and schools near you! 5. Are you a team player? Almost everyone says yes to this question. But it is not just a yes/no question. You need to provide behavioral examples to back up your answer. A sample answer: Yes, Im very much a team player. In fact, Ive had opportunities in my work, school and athletics to develop my skills as a team player. For example, on a recent project . . . Emphasize teamwork behavioral examples and focus on your openness to diversity of backgrounds. Talk about the strength of the team above the individual. And note that this question may be used as a lead in to questions around how you handle conflict within a team, so be prepared. 6. Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or professor? How was it resolved? Note that if you say no, most interviewers will keep drilling deeper to find a conflict. The key is how you behaviorally reacted to conflict and what you did to resolve it. For example: Yes, I have had conflicts in the past. Never major ones, but there have been disagreements that needed to be resolved. I've found that when conflict occurs, it helps to fully understand the other persons perspective, so I take time to listen to their point of view, then I seek to work out a collaborative solution. For example . . . Focus your answer on the behavioral process for resolving the conflict and working collaboratively. 7. What is your greatest weakness? Most career books tell you to select a strength and present it as a weakness. Such as: I work too much. I just work and work and work. Wrong. First of all, using a strength and presenting it as a weakness is deceiving. Second, it misses the point of the question. You should select a weakness that you have been actively working to overcome. For example: I have had trouble in the past with planning and prioritization. However, Im now taking steps to correct this. I just started using a pocket planner . . . then show them your planner and how you are using it.

Talk about a true weakness and show what you are doing to overcome it. 8. If I were to ask your professors to describe you, what would they say? This is a threat of reference check question. Do not wait for the interview to know the answer. Ask any prior bosses or professors in advance. And if theyre willing to provide a positive reference, ask them for a letter of recommendation. Then you can answer the question like this: I believe she would say I'm a very energetic person, that Im results oriented and one of the best people she has ever worked with. Actually, I know she would say that, because those are her very words. May I show you her letter of recommendation? So be prepared in advance with your letters of recommendation. 9. What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have? Focus on two words: leadership and vision. Here is a sample of how to respond: The key quality in a successful manager should be leadership--the ability to be the visionary for the people who are working under them. The person who can set the course and direction for subordinates. The highest calling of a true leader is inspiring others to reach the highest of their abilities. I'd like to tell you about a person whom I consider to be a true leader . . . Then give an example of someone who has touched your life and how their impact has helped in your personal development. 10.If you had to live your life over again, what one thing would you change? Focus on a key turning point in your life or missed opportunity. Yet also tie it forward to what you are doing to still seek to make that change. For example: Although Im overall very happy with where Im at in my life, the one aspect I likely would have changed would be focusing earlier on my chosen career. I had a great internship this past year and look forward to more experience in the field. I simply wish I would have focused here earlier. For example, I learned on my recent internship then provide examples. Stay focused on positive direction in your life and back it up with examples. In reviewing these responses, please remember that they are only to be viewed samples. Please do not rehearse them verbatim or adopt them as your own. They are meant to stir your creative juices and get you thinking about how to properly answer the broader range of questions that you will face.