The Interview Panel

I know it's a no-no to write about work, but I'm willing to take the risk this once (again).

Today was the first time I ever sat on an interview panel to hire somebody. Okay, I know it's probably not a big deal to most people out there, but to me, it was huge.

I'm used to being nervous when sitting before an interview panel, but I thought the anxiety would magically disappear if I ever sat on the other side of the table. Well, I was mistaken. It was the most nerve-wracking experience I've had in a while. In some cases, I think I was more nervous than the interviewee was.

I gained a new appreciation for the process today. Through it all, I had an underlying desire to ease the nerves of whomever we were interviewed, knowing how anxious I was in the past.

I think the experience will help me in the future. The next time I find myself sitting in front a panel, attempting to articulate why they should pick me for the position, I can use this newfound perspective to quell the nerves.