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Gut Instinct Bias http://wp.me/p4ig8I-1B

Gut Instinct Bias The formal name for this bias is – the affect heuristic. It’s a simple swap when your brain slyly replaces your analysis of a candidate’s skills/fit with your feeling about that person. It’s hard to notice when you are doing it,…

Potential Bias http://wp.me/p4ig8I-1z

Potential Bias We are more attracted to people with potential than people with proven skills sets. Potential draws us into the personal narrative of the candidate – activating our imagination and optimism for the future. We become personally invested in this way…

Hiring Mistakes : Beauty Bias http://wp.me/p4ig8I-1s

Beauty Bias The Beauty Bias is also known as the halo effect. Even if you need a salesperson, or customer facing person, beware of being charmed into thinking a good-looking person has a proven skill set that is equally attractive. “The halo … Continue reading…