Panel Interviews

A panel (or selection board) interview is conducted with more than one person from the company in attendance. The panel often consists of the departmental manager, a member of human resources, a manager from a different department that may have close links with the job in question, and possibly a team member. Panel members usually take it in turns to ask specific questions regarding their area of interest, although a less structured approach may also be taken. The chair of the panel generally makes the initial introductions and the final remarks; however, never assume that they have the greatest influence in making final decisions.

Although this style of interview may seem daunting, it tends to be fairer and more balanced than a one-to-one interview. However, it can be very difficult to build a rapport with all of the panel members, and you may find it difficult to know who to address your remarks to.