you ask, as well as the ones you get asked. Since asking intelligent questions is critical to a good interview, you may have to ask the same questions of a number of people you meet with. That’s OK — multiple perspectives are good, and you want to impress upon everyone you meet Interviewing for some jobs (especially executive level) may entail a full afternoon, even a full day (or more) of interviews. Alternately, you may be subjected to a series of interviews spread over time, with the same person or multiple parties. It can be a grueling experience, and it creates some unique challenges.

Here are some keys to making the most of marathon interviews.

First, take copious notes. Second, be very aware of who you are talking to in any given meeting. Establish name, title, get a sense of their working relationship to the position being filled, and try to ascertain their role in the hiring decision. Recognize that each individual has unique needs and expectations with regards to the open position.

One major challenge will be managing redundancy. If you face multiple interviewers, chances are you’ll get asked the same questions repeatedly. Don’t get hung up about repeating yourself — if the interviewers compare notes, they expect consistency! At the same time, recognize who you are talking to and how to tailor your answers accordingly.

This applies to questions you ask, as well as the ones you get asked. Since asking intelligent questions is critical to a good interview, you may have to ask the same questions of a number of people you meet with. That’s OK — multiple perspectives are good, and you want to impress upon everyone you meet t

nd it creates some unique challenges.

Here are some keys to making the most of marathon interviews.

First, take copious notes. Second, be very aware of who you are talking to in any given meeting. Establish name, title, get a sense of their working relationship to the position being filled, and try to ascertain their role in the hiring decision. Recognize that each individual has unique needs and expectations with regards to the open position.

One major challenge will be managing redundancy. If you face multiple interviewers, chances are you’ll get asked the same questions repeatedly. Don’t get hung up about repeating yourself — if the interviewers compare notes, they expect consistency! At the same time, recognize who you are talking to and how to tailor your answers accordingly.

This applies to questions you ask, as well as the ones you get asked. Since asking intelligent questions is critical to a good interview, you may have to ask the same questions of a number of people you meet with. That’s OK — multiple perspectives are good, and you want to impress upon everyone you meet

position being filled, and try to ascertain their role in the hiring decision. Recognize that each individual has unique needs and expectations with regards to the open position.

One major challenge will be managing redundancy. If you face multiple interviewers, chances are you’ll get asked the same questions repeatedly. Don’t get hung up about repeating yourself — if the interviewers compare notes, they expect consistency! At the same time, recognize who you are talking to and how to tailor your answers accordingly.

This applies to questions you ask, as well as the ones you get asked. Since asking intelligent questions is critical to a good interview, you may have to ask the same questions of a number of people you meet with. That’s OK — multiple perspectives are good, and you want to impress upon everyone you meet

you’ll get asked the same questions repeatedly. Don’t get hung up about repeating yourself — if the interviewers compare notes, they expect consistency! At the same time, recognize who you are talking to and how to tailor your answers accordingly.

This applies to questions you ask, as well as the ones you get asked. Since asking intelligent questions is critical to a good interview, you may have to ask the same questions of a number of people you meet with. That’s OK — multiple perspectives are good, and you want to impress upon everyone you meet

you ask, as well as the ones you get asked. Since asking intelligent questions is critical to a good interview, you may have to ask the same questions of a number of people you meet with. That’s OK — multiple perspectives are good, and you want to impress upon everyone you meet that you are asking the right questions.

Taking good notes can help you ensure that your questions and answers are consistent, and that you cover all the right bases with each interviewer. Chances are they will debrief after talking to you, and you want to ensure they have a shared, positive impression of you.

If you have multiple meetings with the same person or people, good notes are even more critical. They will allow you to build intelligently on previous discussion without repeating the same questions to the same people. As you review your notes between interviews, you can make sure you build on important points, determine areas for probing, etc.

Here are some other nuances about extended interviews. First, attend to your physical needs — pace yourself, stay hydrated, use the washroom between interviews. Second, many employers require you to take a skills assessment for executive positions; you should avoid doing so at the end of a long interviewing session. You want to be fresh & alert for assessments. A reasonable employer should honor a polite request to reschedule an assessment.