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What’s Your Interviewing Style?

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Biases in Hiring Managers and Corporate Culture

Biases in hiring managers and corporate culture lead to stereotypes and limitations in hiring practices. Stereotypes like all accountants being examiners or everyone in healthcare being harmonizers are not accurate. The tendency to believe certain stereotypes restricts hiring managers. Corporate culture plays a significant role in shaping hiring decisions. An organization consulting with their hiring managers found an overwhelming number of challengers among them, reflecting biases in hiring individual styles. The interview process reinforces certain styles, showcasing organizational preferences. Company cultures are reflections of the biases of hiring managers, shaping the composition of the workforce. Assessing biases in an organization can be done by observing the interview process.

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