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 one-on-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.