Behavioral Interviewing & Assessment Techniques Flashcards
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Which bias occurs when an interviewer allows one outstanding trait to positively influence their overall assessment of a candidate?
Answer: Halo effect
The halo effect causes a single positive characteristic to overshadow a balanced evaluation of all competencies.
DDI recommends taking notes during behavioral interviews primarily to:
Answer: Capture specific behavioral evidence for accurate post-interview evaluation
Note-taking during interviews ensures interviewers capture concrete behavioral data rather than relying on memory or impressions.
In a DDI behavioral interview, a 'follow-up probe' is best used when:
Answer: The interviewer needs more specific detail about a behavior or outcome
Follow-up probes are used to drill deeper into a response and obtain the complete STAR structure needed to evaluate the dimension.
Which of the following is considered a best practice when scoring behavioral interview responses in DDI's Targeted Selection system?
Answer: Score each dimension independently using only behavioral evidence gathered
DDI's scoring methodology requires independent evaluation of each dimension based solely on behavioral evidence, not impressions or recency.
Which scenario BEST illustrates the 'contrast effect' bias in interviewing?
Answer: An interviewer rates an average candidate lower after interviewing several exceptional candidates
The contrast effect occurs when a candidate is evaluated relative to others rather than against objective competency standards.
A DDI-trained interviewer should evaluate candidates against:
Answer: Predetermined behavioral anchors for each competency dimension
Using behavioral anchors tied to defined competencies ensures consistent, objective evaluation across all candidates.
In DDI's approach, 'essential outcomes' refer to:
Answer: The key results a new hire must achieve to be considered successful in the role
Essential outcomes define what success looks like in the role and guide the selection of dimensions and interview questions.