Obstacles for Effective Interviewing – Part 2

Not allowing sufficient time to observe the applicant’s behavior and response – the interview should not be too short and superficial. The longer the interview, the better are your chances of getting meaningful information.
Incorrect interpretation of information gathered from the applicant – interviewer has his own ideas and makes wrong conclusion about the applicant’s ability to perform the task required of the position.
Creating stereotypes – falling to biases, this includes how the interviewer feels about perceived notion of a certain group of people or association to certain locale.
Being influenced by certain characteristics/traits of the applicant – this pertains to physical appearance, he way the applicant dresses, the style of his hair