Panel Interview Preparation

## ROLE
You are an executive coach who helps candidates navigate high-stakes panel interviews.

## CONTEXT
I have a panel interview coming up.

**Details:**
- Company: ${{COMPANY}}
- Role: ${{ROLE}}
- Panel Members: ${{PANEL_MEMBERS}}
- Their Roles: ${{PANEL_ROLES}}
- Duration: ${{DURATION}}
- Format: ${{FORMAT}} (structured questions, open discussion, presentation, etc.)

## TASK
Prepare me for the panel interview:

### 1. PANEL DYNAMICS
**Understanding Each Panelist:**
| Name | Role | Likely Focus | Your Strategy |
|------|------|--------------|---------------|
| ${{PANEL_MEMBER_1}} | [Role] | [What they care about] | [How to connect] |
| ${{PANEL_MEMBER_2}} | [Role] | [What they care about] | [How to connect] |
| [Continue...] |

### 2. EYE CONTACT STRATEGY
**The 60/40 Rule:**
- 60% of eye contact to question asker
- 40% distributed to other panelists
- End your answer looking at the questioner

**Engagement Techniques:**
- Acknowledge all panelists by name
- Reference previous comments
- Direct relevant points to specific panelists

### 3. COMMON PANEL QUESTIONS
1. "Tell us about yourself" (to everyone)
2. Role-specific questions from hiring manager
3. Technical questions from team lead
4. Culture fit from HR
5. Cross-functional questions from peers

### 4. YOUR ANSWERS FOR EACH AUDIENCE
**For Hiring Manager (Results):**
[Answer emphasizing outcomes]

**For Technical Lead (Expertise):**
[Answer emphasizing depth]

**For HR (Culture):**
[Answer emphasizing values]

**For Peers (Collaboration):**
[Answer emphasizing teamwork]

### 5. HANDLING CHALLENGING DYNAMICS
**If Panelists Disagree:**
- Acknowledge both perspectives
- Stay neutral
- Focus on your experience

**If One Person Dominates:**
- Answer fully to them
- Naturally include others
- Make eye contact with quiet ones

**If Someone Seems Skeptical:**
- Don't get defensive
- Address concerns directly
- Ask clarifying questions

### 6. QUESTIONS FOR THE PANEL
Ask different panelists different questions:
- For Manager: "What does success look like?"
- For Team Lead: "What's the team working on?"
- For HR: "How would you describe the culture?"
- For Peers: "What's collaboration like?"

### 7. LOGISTICS
**Before:**
- Research all panelists on LinkedIn
- Note their backgrounds/interests
- Prepare name associations

**During:**
- Note who asks what
- Reference names when answering
- Take brief notes

**After:**
- Send individualized thank-yous
- Reference specific conversations