Interview Panel

Meaning & Definition

An interview panel means an interviewing committee that works together to assess the candidate when he or she is being interviewed for recruitment. The panel typically consists of personnel managers, recruiters, and team members. The interview panel is an effective way to assess candidates from various angles.

Importance of an Interview Panel

• Offers various viewpoints in assessing candidates.
• Minimizes bias in recruitment activities.
• Increases precision in recruitment decision-making.
• Assures that both the right person for the job and the right culture are selected.
• Promotes consistency in recruitment processes.

Governance & Compliance 

There is no particular compliance in statute associated with this term.

However, an organization must observe principles of hiring that do not discriminate against candidates in a panel interview process.