How should you behave in group interviews? 0
During the assessment day last week, an impressive candidate asked a great question, “How are you supposed to behave in a group interview? What are employers looking for?”
More and more employers are using group interviews as a tool for assessment and selection. But how do you put your best foot forward? Well, it’s going to depend on the role you are going for, and ultimately it will depend on their selection criteria.
Employers aren’t always looking for the loudest person in a group, in fact – these people are often ruled out by employers as being too “brash” or “outspoken”. Employers are definitely looking out for good team working ability, strong listening skills and effective questionning.
If you find yourself in a very quiet group of people, take a proactive role in getting the most out of the group. Ask questions, acknowledge the group, try to get all group members involved.
Ultimately though…you need to be yourself. If you’re successful in a group interview, at least you know that your potential employers shares the same values as you do.
During the ProGrad assessment day, we are looking for a certain set of competencies – and these are explained during the day. If candidates don’t make it through our group assessment, we can offer feedback about their performance. If nothing else, it is great interview practice for any job-seekers and can only help to increase confidence levels in future (group) interviews.
If you’ve recently attended a ProGrad assessment day and would like to speak to us about your feedback, please contact the office on 02 8235 8300.
