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When conducting panel interviews, it is generally advisable to do all of the following except
  1. Let the candidate know ahead of time that he or she will be participating in a panel interview. Eliminating the element of surprise helps prevent additional unnecessary anxiety.
  2. Plan in advance who will ask which questions and in which order. Arrange for “hand offs” from one interviewer to another.
  3. Consider the seating arrangements. If possible, interview in a room that has a round table. If you must interview in a room with an oval or rectangular table, position the chairs in a way that creates the feeling of a round table.
  4. Place all of the interviewers on one side of the table and the candidate on the other, so that it is easier for the candidate to make eye contact with each of the interviewers.
Explanation
Answer - D - In general, placing all of the interviewers on one side of the table and the candidate on the other can unintentionally create an adversarial atmosphere, even if it is easier for the candidate to make eye contact with the interviewers.

Key Takeaway: It is a good idea to let the candidate know ahead of time if he or she will be participating in a panel interview, and it is also a good idea to plan who will ask what questions in advance, and in what order. A round table will help create an atmosphere that is conducive to the exchange of information.
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