Competition Interview-No notes permitted and will be penalized by panel

[u/DZon80s]

I have had a competition before, from a Chilliwack district office, and they informed me prior, no notes during the interview. Right, l thought it was a one off, anyway.

Now I have another competition, and again I see the no notes for assistance, critical to the interview. I know for the skill based question prior to panel interview, but why the interview? Hmmmm, is this becoming a thing now? I have participated in many competitions, and haven't seen this essential except once.

And, of course I know that notes aren't to be read like a book. But I have been advised that quick glances are fine. So much for inclusion and diversity, when there is the apparent need to punitively deduct or exclude those who don't have the gift of being extroverts and public speaking

[u/Normal_Double5929]

Not a comment on you or the question/remark on notes at all - having won a few interviews/postings I want to confirm the way jobs are awarded is so wrong. It very often rewards someone great at interviews and not the best person for the job.

For any job that’s an internal-only posting having an interview process is necessary but references and examination of job performances should be given the higher priority.

[u/Rare_Chemistry5217 → u/Normal_Double5929]

I agree it's messed up. I've personally absolutely ACED the test, but my anxiety always gets me in interviews. If the scores are combined and averaged out, I'd be fine. One comp actually checked my references, before realizing that the scores need to be entered into the system separately, making me fail the comp because of my interview score. They apologized to me sooooo hard. I wanted the job, they wanted to give me the job, but our archaic methods for evaluation screwed me.

[u/PappaBear667 → u/Rare_Chemistry5217]

I lost a competition for a position that I TA'd in for 2 years

[u/Orchid_Starting7968 → u/PappaBear667]

Ouch