“I’ll know it when I see it” isn’t a hiring strategy.
As humans, we all carry unconscious bias – yes, even the most well-intentioned hiring managers.
And in recruitment, relying on gut feel or unstructured interviews can lead to inconsistent decisions, missed talent, and poor long-term hires.
That’s why structured interviews are so important.
– They create consistency across candidates
– They align hiring decisions with the actual needs of the role
– They help reduce bias by focusing on evidence, not instinct
I see the difference every day: when hiring managers approach interviews with a clear process and criteria, they don’t just make better hires – they make more inclusive, confident decisions.
Let’s move away from “gut hires” and toward intentional, fair, and high-performing teams.
Director
