James, Success with this approach varies by campus. It is so dependent on the preparation and the process. Is the job description well written? Does the job description allow you to do an effective initial job screening? Does the group interview further reduce the pool of candidates? Are the interview questions planned and are they behaviorally driven to allow you to eliminate those whose experience does not lead to the desired results? Are all candidates asked the same questions thereby allowing you to effectively compare candidates. I don't know your specific situation, but we used an outside resource which designed a profile for various positions within the company. We now recruit with that profile in mind and works well. Dr. Patricia Kapper