I've been interviewing for an analyst position at a large REIT for about a month now. There have been 4 different interview rounds and I've just been told that I've made it to the final round, which is a peer interview with the other analysts and developers I'd be working with.
It's odd because I would have thought the final interview would be with the president ( which was my second interview), but no. Anyway, I've never had a peer interview before - any idea what to expect or how I should prepare?
Thank you
Congratulations on your selection to the final round of interviews! I would view this as an opportunity: your final interview will be with the same people that you will be spending +90% of your time with. Your other interviews have been with higher-titled people at the company to gauge your knowledge and general ability to do the work they need to have done. It goes without saying that this is why they are looking to hire an analyst to begin with and why they have selected you to the final interview.
But...those same people looking to hire you also know (probably from experience), that in order for this to work out they must maintain a cohesive office environment, which means that the analysts/associates who already work there need to be able to get along with you. Doesn't mean that everyone in the office has to be besties, but one bad personality in the office has the ability to make life miserable for everyone - including the president/MDs/Directors/HR. It is much easier to hire someone than it is to fire someone. So, before they make a final decision on hiring you, they want buy-in from the people you will be working with all day long.
The opportunity: if you're in the final interview and you sense something is wrong, this is your chance to bow out. I don't suggest that you go into this looking to find things that you dislike about your potential colleagues, but you do have an opportunity to meet the people you will be spending a ton of time with (and you will be spending a TON of time with these people). If there is something glaringly wrong, or a personality that you have a very strong issue with - you should carefully consider your next move.
As for preparation for the interview: relax, remember that most (if not all) of the peers interviewing you were in your seat less than 24 months ago, don't try to be the smartest person in the room, be interested instead of interesting, ask smart questions about what they do and how they do it, smile, listen carefully to what they say and how they say it, be polite.
You've made it this far, and only have another step or two, so be confident that you're a great candidate for the job. Best of luck to you!
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