The Interview Revolution: How Structured Interviews are Changing the Hiring Game

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Structured interviews have been gaining popularity in recent years as a way to improve the hiring process. These interviews, which follow a set format and set of questions, can help companies make more informed hiring decisions by reducing bias and increasing objectivity.
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In this article, we will explore the importance of adding structured interviews to your interview process and how they can lead to a more collaborative hiring process.

Why Structured Interviews Matter

‍Structured interviews are important because they can help reduce bias in the hiring process. Traditional unstructured interviews, in which the interviewer can ask any question they want, can often lead to unconscious bias. This bias can be based on a candidate's gender, race, or other factors unrelated to their qualifications. Structured interviews, on the other hand, use a set of pre-determined questions, which can help ensure that all candidates are evaluated on the same criteria.

Structured interviews also increase objectivity in the hiring process. By using a set of pre-determined questions, structured interviews can help ensure that all candidates are evaluated on the same criteria. This can help companies make more informed hiring decisions and avoid the pitfalls of unconscious bias.

Collaborative Hiring

One of the key benefits of structured interviews is that they can lead to a more collaborative hiring process. When all candidates are evaluated using the same set of criteria, it becomes easier for hiring teams to reach a consensus on who to hire. This is because all team members have a clear understanding of the qualifications and skills that are most important for the role. Structured interviews also make it easier for hiring teams to provide feedback to candidates. By using a set of pre-determined questions, companies can ensure that all candidates receive feedback on the same criteria. This can help candidates understand where they need to improve and increase their chances of getting hired in the future.Structured interviews are a powerful tool for improving the hiring process. By reducing bias and increasing objectivity, they can help companies make more informed hiring decisions. Additionally, structured interviews can lead to a more collaborative hiring process and provide valuable feedback to candidates.

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References:

• "Structured Interviews: A Guide for Employers" by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• "The Power of Structured Interviews" by Dr. John Sullivan, a leading expert in Talent Management
• "Structured Interviewing: Why it Matters" by Dr. Katherine Phillips, Professor at Columbia Business School and leading expert in diversity and inclusion.

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