University of Strathclyde interviews
United Kingdom · HR guidance for its own panels
How the interview runs
- IntroductionsThe panel introduces itself and explains the format.
- Settling-in questionsBroad questions about your experience and background.
- Criteria questionsQuestions set around the person specification.
- Your questionsYou ask questions or add anything you missed.
- Next stepsThe panel confirms how it will tell you the decision.
Source: strath.ac.uk
Testing what you claimed
“The interview allows the panel to test the experience and skills that the applicant has claimed they possess in their application which meet the person specification.”
University of StrathclydeGuidance for panels
“do not allow candidates to provide vague answers – if you are not sure of the evidence for statements, ask them for this”
University of StrathclydeGuidance for panels
“let the candidate do most of the talking (aim for 80%)”
University of StrathclydeGuidance for panels
Who is on the panel
“Although it's not necessary to have a full panel interview at this stage, it's recommended there are at least two people on the initial interview panel to ensure a balance of views and avoid inadvertent bias.”
University of StrathclydeGuidance for panels
“is the candidate sitting in a position that they can see all panel members?”
University of StrathclydeGuidance for panels
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