Interview Techniques and Biases

There are many things to consider when preparing to interview job candidates. Supervisors need to understand the pros and cons of various techniques in order to select the most effect one to use in an interview situation. In addition, supervisors should be aware of basic biases that may make an interview less than effective.

Roll the cursor over each name. Decide which of the interview techniques or biases is described. Drag the name to the appropriate row in the chart.

Shelia	Likes to ask spur of the moment questions in interview. Believe this spontaneous approach gives her a better idea about candidate's strengths and weaknesses.
Kurt	Will ask severals questions starting with "Tell me about a time when..." and leaving it up to the candidates how generals or specific to make their answers..
Jean	Decided not to hire specific candidate who has a visible tattoo because Jean hates tattoos.
Kitty	met the applicant at a charity event and decide a candidate would be a perfect fit for the company. After all, going to charity events mean the applicant must be generous and friendly.
Xavier	Plans to ask the same questions all of the applicants although he may shifts the order around.
Peter	always raves about the company to job applicants. Knows he is exaggerating the mood and minimizing the bad, but Peter believes he is encouraging them to accept the position if offered.
Logan	Plans to ask questions such as "which shifts do you prefer to work?" and "have you ever been convicted of a felony?"

Structure interview
Unstructured Interview
Open-ended Question
Closed-ended Question
Halo Effect
Personal Preferences Bias
Unrealistic Job Preview