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Purpose and benefits

In panel interviews, candidates are quizzed by several people at the same time. The panel can comprise two or more people, and may include the direct manager for the role, human resources staff, department managers, and even potential colleagues of the candidate. They are often used when a business is recruiting a new senior member of staff, but in theory can be used for recruits of all levels.

As with all job interviews, panel interviews serve two purposes: firstly, they allow you to find out whether candidates are suitable for the position available; secondly, they give candidates information about the business and the job offered. This type of interview can be a useful way of finding out how candidates fare under pressure, but panel interviews should not turn into an aggressive grilling. There are a number of tips and tricks that can be used to make sure that panel interviews progress to plan and help you find the right person for the role.