A large accounting firm has invited you for an interview. Robert Kootenay, the person who called you, tells you that he will be one of a panel of interviewers. What would be the most useful strategy to use when preparing for the interview?
A)Try to keep Robert on the phone long enough to get a good idea of what he and the other panel members see as the most desirable quality in a candidate.
B)Practise taking charge of the interview while treating the interviewer with respect.
C)Remind yourself to remain calm, slow the interview down, and consider your answers carefully.
D)Try to find some basic biographical information about each panel member.

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Finding basic biographical information about each panel member can help you build rapport and understand their perspective. This can help you tailor your responses to appeal to their individual preferences and make a better impression. Option A may not be feasible, and options B and C are important but do not directly address the need to understand the interviewers.

A Large Accounting Firm Has Invited You for an Interview