Group Interview

[Dionysus]

Ok, what is this about? I've never been to a group interview? What's different about this type of interview? Pros? Cons?

I'm concerned about them making me relocate, I don't want to relocate to boondock (waaaay out) or ghetto (where people literally got shot more than once) mall, how do I express that? lol

[Speechpath]

I work in healthcare and have interviewed in a group setting many times. I think the hardest thing is you aren't always sure who to direct your answer to. Expect that all members of the group will ask you questions and try to make sure you make eye contact with all of them when you answer. I think it always intimidates people to inteview that way, but honestly it can be a good thing b/c if you don't fit well with one person you hopefully can make a connection with someone else on the team.

As for the relocation, remember you don't have the job yet so you don't have to commit one way or another at the interview stage. Be vague if you want to, but be aware that they may see that as a negative.

Good luck!

[Allie]

Relocation, one of the most difficult interview questions...

You could always state that you have considered and are will to relocate and upon the final reveal of the location you could make a concrete decission.

This alows you to answer, yet not commit yourself

[Rudey]

Why are people worried about being truthful during an interview? Get the job and then make demands. I'd tell them I could speak 5 dialects of Chinese if they asked me and then tell them I want an english speaking position. Get it? Got it? Good.

-Rudey
--And group interviews are easy...just talk to everyone and stay in charge

[dakareng]

I've participated in many group interviews both as a candidate and an interviewer. In my current company, interviews remind me of formal recruitment, except the rotation patterns were more obvious!

Unless someone asks you directly, the relocation issue can be part of the negotiation at the next stage. I wouldn't bring it up (that might be a strike against you if you are compared to someone who IS willing to relocate anywhere). Focus on other strong points.

Pros of a group interview are that it gives you a flavor for the dynamics of the group you may be joining. Cons are the sheer intimidation factor... my first panel interview was me and 12 people, none of whom I'd ever met before and I was not exactly prepared for it. It was a good learning experience and I did better the next time.

[ADPiShannan]

co-sign on Rudey.

I dont flat out lie to people in interviews. I just say Im open and let them know I am, but if they ask me to go somewhere I dont want to Im gonna tell them that later after Im offered the job.

I feel like making eye contact is the best ever. People look for that, plus a firm handshake with eye contact.

When I graduated college, we had a class all about the interview process with a lady who does interviews for a living all over the US. It really helped. Really talk yourself up to people and show them how great you are. Smile a lot and dont fidget.

Group interviews are the best. Then more people get to see and talk to you and helps you get the job more unless you totally bomb and tell them to f off or something lol.......

[AGDee]

If you wouldn't take the job if it were in certain locations of theirs, there is nothing wrong with asking where this position is located. Interviews are a two way street. They are trying to figure out if you are a good fit for their position and you are finding out more about the job to decide whether you would want the position. If you absolutely won't relocate, then ask!

Dee

[Optimist Prime]

Originally posted by AGDee
If you wouldn't take the job if it were in certain locations of theirs, there is nothing wrong with asking where this position is located. Interviews are a two way street. They are trying to figure out if you are a good fit for their position and you are finding out more about the job to decide whether you would want the position. If you absolutely won't relocate, then ask!

Dee

yay for advice from sorority girl