What makes an interview process fair and predictive?

Summary

Structure: the same planned questions for each candidate, behavioral and hypothetical, scored against rubrics with example answers; trained interviewers; independent scoring before the debrief; and decisions based on evidence against the scorecard.

Longer Answer

Google's re:Work guide notes structured interviews increase predictive validity and reduce differences between demographic groups, and that rubrics are more predictive than unstructured interviews. I'd add diverse panels, shadowing for new interviewers, refreshed questions and regular calibration across teams.

Key Points

• Planned questions and rubrics
• Independent scoring; evidence-based debriefs
• Training and calibration

Deep dive: Structured Interviews and Reducing Bias

What interviewers look for

Knowledge of evidence-based hiring and bias reduction.

Red flags

• 'I can tell in five minutes'
• 'Culture fit' as a criterion