This piece from AOL Jobs offers one tip for acing the group interview. As the author alludes to, the group interview is becoming more popular so it is a good idea to be prepared. In the area of libraries, especially academic libraries this is a style I am used to... but it is now becoming common place in many industries.
I tend to agree that the group dynamic can be tricky, so try to incorporate each of the techniques mentioned here. The one thing I would add is that if possible it can be helpful to address each member of the team each time you answer their question. This can help cement the names in your mind, which is harder when there are many people in the room. Also you may want to try to summarize each question before answering it. This gives you a few seconds to order your thoughts and it allows them to redirect you if you may have miss heard. If you are unsure you can also ask after your summary if you that is indeed what they want you to answer. It is better to clarify than to answer the wrong question.
I hope that these tips help you all in your next interview.
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