25 Incredible First Impression Biases When Hiring [Infographic]

Do you think you are immune to hiring biases? 

You only get one chance to make a first impression. We’ve all heard this a million times, and research definitely supports it. A psychologist at Princeton conducted a study that found our brains need only milliseconds to form opinions of new people. That’s pretty disconcerting if you are nervously walking into a job interview.

There is a large amount of research that implies first impression biases affect hiring. Employers make decisions on applicants while reading their resume, or from non-verbal cues like clothing or the firmness of a handshake.

The more aware you are of the potential biases, the more you will be able to combat them. Viewing resumes without looking at the name, for example can help combat name bias. Think you’re immune to hiring biases? Harvard University has put together a range of tests that uncover the hidden biases inside of us all.

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Article spotted by: Louise Burden

Article Written by: Jennifer Gladstone

Article Published:  Sept 25, 2017 EBI (Employment Background Investigations)