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CharmingSchedule9921 t1_jdxljny wrote

Reply to comment by rabbiskittles in [OC] My partner’s 2 months job hunt as a Product Manager (UK, 4 years xp) by fryd_rice_all_rise

Why didn’t all 5 interviewers just sit in a conference room and interview you together, you know, like coworkers able to collaborate? Or at the very least 2 groups…You would think that would be more helpful for the company as well: saving time, hearing each other’s questions and all of your responses, observing how well you interact in group settings vs one-on-one…

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rabbiskittles t1_jdxoeic wrote

In my other comment I mentioned that each one had a different topic focus: stats, epidemiology, soft skills, and even one brief coding interview. There was also a presentation I had to give that was to the whole group, so there was still a large- group portion. Most of the sessions had 2 people as well.

I think this way is less intimidating for the interviewee, saves time for the interviewers, and builds in some natural breaks. Having been on both sides, I prefer this to one 2hr+ session with all 8-10 people. This is especially true when the candidate gets a chance to ask questions, as they can see the different answers, and they might feel more comfortable asking something to a future collaborator but not a future boss.

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