Influence of Applicant Similarity and Accent in Interviews
Research indicates that interview evaluations can be swayed by factors unrelated to a candidate's qualifications. These include the degree of perceived similarity between the interviewer and the applicant, as well as the applicant's regional accent, both of which can affect interview rankings.
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Influence of Applicant Similarity and Accent in Interviews
A tech company has already administered a rigorous online coding challenge to a pool of applicants for a software engineering role. All remaining candidates have passed this challenge, demonstrating strong technical proficiency. Why would the company's next step most likely be to conduct personal interviews with these candidates?