Ask HN: What's the logic behind the large group interview?

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A large group interview usually consists of you having 7 or so individual interviews, a lunch interview with another 3 people, an afternoon interview with a manager - all with no or little breaks in the middle.

This interview style is very popular with a lot of tech companies. What's the logic behind it? What output does it produce?

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My office uses this kind of process. Basically any member of the department has a veto on new hires, so they all get a one-on-one with the candidate. Usually during lunch one person does all the talking. If you want a break you should ask for one (although usually somebody on the schedule is working from home and that slot turns into a de facto break for the candidate).

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