Biases of In-Person Interviews

Research by Washington University’s John Barrios, University of California at Santa Cruz’s Laura Giuliano, and Northwestern’s Andrew J. Leone brings the unexpected results and biases of conducting in-person interviews.

The more traditional processes of hiring can play a part in employers leaning into their own biases. Someone with more qualifications themselves might be inclined to favor candidates from similar backgrounds. This might give those with a relatively higher socioeconomic background an undue advantage, while overlooking candidates who could be better fits.