Candidate True/False
I'm hiring for a CUPE role, I can interview my candidates to select the best one.
False, positions should be offered in order of seniority to candidates meeting all qualifications.
This candidate graduated university before 1990, they are probably going to retire soon. Let's not bother to interview them.
Unconscious Bias
Don't, this candidate wouldn't have a fair opportunity
All of the prompting questions should be asked to every candidate (True/False)?
False, context matters. If the candidate answered the question no clarification needed.
I'm hiring for a ONA role, I can interview my candidates to select the best one.
True, we can add an interview component, but if all things are equal seniority prevails.
Preferring candidates who share similar hobbies
Unconscious bias
Ask a good icebreaker like "if you could have any superpower for work, what would it be and why?"
Do, icebreakers help to ease nerves and sets a positive tune, they don't have to be serious.
Interview questions can be different for each candidate in the same competition (True/False).
False
I'm hiring a Non Union role, I can interview this candidate that doesn't meet every requirement.
True
This candidate can't make eye contact with me and seems nervous; this can only mean they aren't qualified for this position.
Horn Effect
I'll wait, until our next recruitment meeting in three weeks, to ask HR to check references.
Don't, responses should be timely
What is the benefit of using structured interview questions?
They ensure consistency and fairness across interviews
This candidate for a unionized role doesn't meet all of the mandatory courses that are listed as requirements, but we can proceed with an interview they can learn on the job.
False, all requirements need to be met for unionized roles.
This candidate is confident, well spoken, and even though they aren't experienced, they will be able to figure out the role.
Halo Effect
I will ask clarifying questions only when the candidate finishes their thought.
Do, interrupting them during their thought might cause them to loose their train of thought.
Interview candidate wants a copy of the questions during the interview. Is this allowed?
Yes
I'm hiring and I have 10 amazing candidates, interviewing them all is a great idea to ensure the best outcome.
False, interview your top four candidates.
This candidate went to Queens like me, they must be smart.
Affinity Bias
Interview candidate no showed without explanation, I'm going to give them another chance.
False, this is their first impression. Only reschedule if you're satisfied with the explanation.
What is the primary goal of note-taking during interviews?
To document answers for objective evaluation.