Potential Biases in Interviews (cont'd)
Negative information is given unduly high weight
The interviewer may make a decision concerning the applicant's suitability within the first four or five minutes of the interview
The interviewer may forget much of the interview s content within minutes after its conclusion
The interview is most valid in determining an applicant's intelligence, level of motivation, and interpersonal skills Structured and well-organized interviews are more reliable than unstructured and unorganized ones