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University of York interviews

United Kingdom · HR guidance for its own panels

How York’s panels run interviews

“Panel members should meet well before the interviews to talk through the practicalities of the day.”

University of YorkGuidance for panels

University of York · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

The panel meets first

The panel has agreed its plan before you arrive.

Example

“explain how the interview will be conducted and that notes will be taken throughout.”

University of YorkGuidance for panels

University of York · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Notes are taken throughout

What should the notes say about your answer?

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“remember that silence is okay! Pauses can allow time for the candidate to develop an answer; it also gives everyone a chance to gather their thoughts.”

University of YorkGuidance for panels

University of York · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Silence is okay

Take a pause before a hard question.

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“take notes. You should all fill in an interview assessment form for every candidate.”

University of YorkGuidance for panels

University of York · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

A form for every candidate

Each panel member records your answer separately.

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