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Panel interview , protocol for wrapping up , handshakes etc

  • 10-10-2018 12:40pm
    #1
    Harasrailltub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18 ✭


    Hi ,

    I might be overthinking this but I am wondering what the best way to leave a panel style interview is. I have a feeling I don't do it well .

    So typical scenario is being interviewed by three or maybe four people sitting at the table across from me . When I enter they usually introduce themselves and I shake hands with each individually before I sit .

    Then when the interview closes they usually wrap up by thanking you etc and say they will be in touch with all applicants etc.

    At this point I usually just smile and say thanks and leave the room . Is it better protocol to reach across and shake all 4 hands again and thank individually . I'm not sure , to me it looks and feels a bit over the top but I'm also not sure if just getting up and going is best either in terms of leaving a good impression.

    I know this reads like chronic overthinking but I have some big interview s on the horizon and I've never felt that I have that bit figured out.

    Thanks for any advice


Comments

  • #2
    TheBlock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 596 ✭✭✭TheBlock


    "Thank you all for your time".


  • #3
    K_P
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 577 ✭✭✭K_P


    I think the onus is on the interview panel to set the tone for this kind of thing and it will vary depending on the company, industry, etc. A handshake at the start and thanking them for their time at the end seems more than enough. Going in for a second handshake will just prolong that weird awkward end-of-interview silence.


  • #4
    TheSheriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭TheSheriff


    Had a panel interview the other day.

    Shook everyones hand at the beginning - shook everyones hand at the end while thanking them for their time.

    I wouldn't overthink this , I don't necessarily think they will care. Looking at it from their perspective, the interview is essentially over, you obviously want to get out as soon as possible to relax and they likely want you gone to discuss you/move onto the next interviewee......


  • #5
    engiweirdo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 593 ✭✭✭engiweirdo


    Had a panel interview a couple of months back. Shook everyone's hand at start and finish, except the interview chair who claimed they were "sick" and wouldn't shake hand. Got feedback score back and followed up after. The "sick" chair shafted me. Prob planned it all along. Wagon.


  • #6
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,261 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    engiweirdo wrote: »
    Had a panel interview a couple of months back. Shook everyone's hand at start and finish, except the interview chair who claimed they were "sick" and wouldn't shake hand. Got feedback score back and followed up after. The "sick" chair shafted me. Prob planned it all along. Wagon.

    How do you know who shafted you? Did you get scores for each panel member?


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  • #7
    engiweirdo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 593 ✭✭✭engiweirdo


    AndrewJRenko wrote: »
    How do you know who shafted you? Did you get scores for each panel member?

    It was a specific score on the feedback sheet, I followed up with HR as to WTF it was about and was then informed it was the decision of the chair. Vague I know but cant give full details am afraid.


  • #8
    Faith+1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,674 ✭✭✭Faith+1


    engiweirdo wrote: »
    It was a specific score on the feedback sheet, I followed up with HR as to WTF it was about and was then informed it was the decision of the chair. Vague I know but cant give full details am afraid.

    Been there myself. I always believe that they make an opinion of you the second you walk into the room. If they take a dislike to you you're fcuked no matter what you say in interview.


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