What exactly is a Panel Interview?
A panel interview can be quite similar to the traditional one-on-one job interview in content but is quite different in context as it involves the simultaneous presence of all decision makers, including the panel leader, right there and then with the interviewee in one combined interview. Panel members take turns in asking the interviewee, respectively, questions they deem relevant to the position he/she is being interviewed for. Often, each interviewer’s questions tackle a specific area, i.e.: behavioral attitude, professional experience, skills etc… Once all questions have been asked and answered and the interview is over, each member of the panel rates the interviewee according to his/her own perceptions and conclusions and then a discussion is held to decide whether the candidate is suitable to take on the position. Why do organizations adopt Panel Interviews? Panel interviews are highly time- efficient as they allow all decision-makers involved to assess a prospective candidate si
