Are you looking for multiple people to fill the same position within a tight deadline? Or perhaps you have a large number of quality applicants and don’t have the time or budget for multiple one-on-one interviews?
You may have already considered conducting a group interview in these situations, but the fact that you’ve never done it before has deterred you.
Conducting group interviews is more challenging than interviewing candidates one-on-one. It requires great leadership, lots of preparation, and some assistance from your colleagues. But the benefits of conducting group interviews outweigh the challenges.
Today, I am going to take you through the most important steps of conducting a group interview to ensure you can pull them off without a hitch.
The Easy Parts of Conducting a Group Interview
Group interviews are the easiest way to fill a lot of positions for the same role type quickly. You’ll benefit from saving both time and money on the hiring process, while also speeding up that process if you need to fill those positions promptly.
One of the biggest benefits of conducting group interviews is that you have the unique opportunity to compare qualified candidates side-by-side. You’ll also be able to observe how these candidates interact with others and study how they respond to various situations. This process can help make some candidates the obvious choice over others.