Taking part in a group interview can be
very intimidating. Not only do you have to impress your interviewer, but you
also have to stand out against all of the other candidates – and they are all
trying to do the same thing. Use these five smart strategies to ensure that you
can get ahead.
1. Be Yourself
The first and most important point is not
to be fake during your interview. Just be yourself, and let your own
personality shine through. If that means making a few cheesy jokes, staying
focused and on task, or making friends with everyone – be who you are. It may
be difficult for an
introvert to let themselves be heard, but you have to project the image of
your real self. If you come across as someone different and get hired, you’re
not likely to have a good experience. If your personality fits in with the
company culture, on the other hand, then showing it off can only win you bonus
points.
2. Be Open
It’s easy to get on the defensive when you
go into an experience like this. Instead, be open. Be friendly towards the
other candidates and make sure to introduce yourself personally to your
interviewer, even at the end of the process if there is no other opportunity.
Be open to questions and try to stay relaxed. When you keep this mindset of
being open, you are far less likely to tense up and stress out, no matter what
the situation throws at you. Go with the flow and see what happens.
3. Be Involved
Don’t let the process of the interview go
on around you without your participation. Get involved in group tasks, show
your skills
and knowledge, and make sure that the interviewer remembers your face.
Respond to others and point out problems, as well as their solutions. If you
think you know something better than the person answering a question or taking
on a task, and it wouldn’t be seen as too rude to jump in, then jump in. Toe
the line and play by the rules, but don’t be afraid to make your mark.
4. Be Better
Try to show yourself as one step higher
than other candidates in any areas that you can. Turn up early – hopefully you
may be the first to arrive. Do your homework on the company so that you can
answer questions and even demonstrate your knowledge that others may not have
picked up on. Be a team player and help others to succeed at tasks, but make sure
that interviewers know you are the brains behind the operation. Be friendlier,
more confident, and more willing to engage. Whatever you do, try to be the best
candidate on the floor.
5. Be a Team Player
Finally, don’t try to steal the limelight
at every given opportunity. Instead, be a team player, so that even when you are the one calling all
the shots it feels like a win for everyone. Why? Because you will be
demonstrating to your interview what it would be like for people to work with
you within the company. You don’t have to be the show-stealer who hogs all the
glory. A team player is more valuable.
With these tips in mind, you should find it
a lot easier to tackle a group interview. Remember: if you do all of these
things and you don’t get the job, you’re not a good fit for the company. It
doesn’t mean you’re not a good worker, and could actually be a blessing in
disguise.
Author:
Bio: Elizabeth Lee is a HR blogger writing
on behalf of PACK
& SEND – experts in the fields of logistics and transport. With her
unquenchable love for blogging, Elizabeth might often be found sharing her tips
with employers and job seekers alike. Feel free to follow her on @LelizabethLee86.
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