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Group Interview

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Definition: There are two types of group interviews. The first is when each job applicant is interviewed by multiple interviewers. The group (or panel) of interviewers typically includes a Human Resources representative, the manager, and possibly co-workers from the department where the applicant would be working, if hired.

The other type of group interview is when a group of applicants for the same position are interviewed together, by the hiring manager. In this scenario, you and other candidates would be interviewed together, in group.

Also Known As: panel interview
Examples:
Sandy was nervous about her group interview, with HR and members of the work team, but, it went very well.
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