Which feature of a panel interview enhances the selection process compared with a single interviewer?

• A. It reduces the need for consensus and allows quick decisions.
• B. It speeds up the decision by letting more people decide independently.
• C. It provides multiple perspectives and significantly mitigates individual interviewer bias by requiring a consensus evaluation.
• D. It makes the process longer but does not affect bias.

Answer: (C)

Panel interviews multiply the evaluators, bringing in diverse perspectives and a shared, consensus-driven evaluation. When several interviewers discuss impressions, compare notes, and apply a common scoring rubric, the final decision reflects a collective judgment rather than the impressions of one person. This significantly reduces the influence of any single interviewer’s biases or blind spots, leading to a more reliable and fair assessment of the candidate.

While it can take longer to coordinate and deliberate, the key advantage is the balanced judgment that comes from multiple viewpoints agreeing on the fit, rather than quick, independent judgments that may be biased or inconsistent.