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What the chair does

“The Chair agrees which questions are asked and by whom”

Queen’s University BelfastAdvice for panel chairs

Queen’s University Belfast · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

The chair assigns the questions

Each question has an owner on the panel.

Example

“Chair will open and close the interview and take lead answering candidate questions”

Queen’s University BelfastAdvice for panel chairs

Queen’s University Belfast · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

The chair opens and closes

Direct your questions at the end to the chair.

Example

“Chair seeks consensus on final decision(s).”

Queen’s University BelfastAdvice for panel chairs

Queen’s University Belfast · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

One decision

Would every member agree on what you said?

Example

“Competency: Delivery/Track Record - “Please describe your most challenging project in the last few years? What criteria did you apply to assess your teams’ performance against the objectives?””

Queen’s University BelfastSample question

Queen’s University Belfast · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Your most challenging project

Describe your most challenging recent project, and how you judged your team against its objectives.

Example

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