Human Ressource Management

03 Personnel Selection


Question

What types of interview errors/biases exist?


Answer
  • First impression

Rated higher than it should be, because humans want to quickly form an impression Has an effect on Information gathered later in the interview (positive first impression, hobbies might be viewed more positive)

  • Contrast

Many interviews, interviewers tend to rate good interviews better than they would otherwise if they had a bad one before

  • Similarity

Candidates similar to us are likely rated higher by us

  • Non-relevancy

Irrelevant information for the job influences selection decision




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