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What is an example of stereotyping in the interview process?
Presuming that a woman would prefer a desk job over working outdoors
What is an example of inconsistency in questioning during an interview?
Asking only Caucasian male candidates to describe their successes on previous jobs
What is an example of the first-impression error in interviewing?
Giving more credence to the fact that the candidate graduated from the interviewer's alma mater than to the applicant's knowledge, skills, or abilities
What is an example of negative emphasis in the interview process?
Rejecting a candidate on the basis of a small amount of negative information, such as their dress or nonverbal communication
What is the main purpose of the information provided in this text?
To describe common factors that can lead to inappropriate selection choices in interviews
What is the main recommendation made in the text for interviewers?
Interviewers should take precautions to ensure their preconceptions don't overly influence their judgments
What is the 'halo effect' in the context of interviews?
When the interviewer allows one positive trait to overshadow all other information about the candidate
What is the 'horn effect' in the context of interviews?
When the interviewer judges the candidate unfavorably in all areas based on one negative trait
What is 'cultural noise' in the context of interviews?
When the candidate gives responses that are socially acceptable rather than factual
What is 'nonverbal bias' in the context of interviews?
When the interviewer places undue emphasis on nonverbal cues that are unrelated to job performance
What is the 'contrast effect' in the context of interviews?
When strong candidates appear even more qualified after interviewing weak candidates
What is the 'similar-to-me error' in the context of interviews?
When the interviewer picks candidates based on personal characteristics they share, rather than job-related criteria
Test your knowledge on the precautions interviewers should take to avoid making inappropriate selection choices. Learn about common factors that may create problems during interviews, such as stereotyping and preconceptions.
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