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“What you see in the interview will not get significantly better when the individual is hired.” quote by David Cottrell
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“What you see in the interview will not get significantly better when the individual is hired.”

David Cottrell

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Source Book: Hiring for Attitude, 2015

Interview performance often misleads about future job success.

In simple terms: Interview is not a perfect predictor.

Key Takeaway

Rely on broader assessment.

Themes

recruitment assessment expectations

Mood

analytical critical

Type

human resources psychology

When to use this quote

  • candidate evaluation
  • team fit analysis
  • onboarding planning

Key Concepts

bias predictive validity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What other metrics can improve hiring?
  • How to mitigate interview bias?
A Different Perspective

May overlook hidden talents.

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