A key element of the interview structure is establishing a standard process of evaluation (Campion et al., 1997). A number of studies in the past six years have documented the importance of this aspect of interview structure across various interview formats and criteria. Maurer (2002) examined the use of behaviorally anchored rating scales (vs. conventional scales with evaluative anchors) and the use of job experts as interviewers (vs. students) using situational interview questions. He found evidence showing that both job content experts and students rated videotaped interviews with greater accuracy when using behaviorally anchored scales than when using the conventional format. No difference was found for job expertise