As an interviewer, I could usually follow fine even if the paper was upside-down. Most of my focus was on listening and discussing the structure with the candidate than reading what is on the page which often times is illegible.

Sitting 90 degrees from your interviewer, unless asked can be a little strange. Your interviewer is taking notes during the interview and often has paper that they will not want to show the candidate as well.

Good luck!

Most interviewers are very good in following your work up side down :). Sitting in front/facing them is best place to be.

But go the extra mile and do whatever you can possible to make it easier for them. E.g. for in-person interviews can you use a whiteboard/flip-chart?! Ask for one and see if they can arrange for you.

If not and solving on paper, feel free to flick and show them your work in progress- obviously not every 30 secs. Strike the right balance or just show them the completed work. Think of this as real life- if this was your manager, how would you carry out the discussion?!

Adi

1) Not at all required, and, in fact, it's a bit distracting. Fundamentally, you need to be able to verbally articulate/communicate your thinking/structure in a clear and concise way. Do so with signposting, gesturing, etc....you can't rely on your sheet to do this for you!

2) No no no. That is very very odd...please don't do that! First, sit across from them. Second, pleasure don't try to make any "decisions" in your interactions. They're running the show. They decide. Take their cues!

Hi there,

1. No need to rotate your sheet!
2. It's preferrable to face the interviewer, which is frequently the position you have hen talking to a client!

I hope this helps!

Mehdi

Hi Anonymous,

1. There is no need in rotating the sheet as long as you walk the interviewer through your structure and keep him aligned. Practice your performing skills so that it would be easy for the interviewer to follow your explanations without having a look in the sheet.
2. According to the answer to your first question, there is no need to seat at a 90-degree angle. In general, that would be inappropriate too.

Do you need my further help?

GB