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Sequence Over Substance: How the Order of Interviews Skews Hiring Psychology

Sequence Over Substance: How the Order of Interviews Skews Hiring

In 1959, psychologists Miller and Campbell uncovered something subtle but powerful about human judgment. Their research revealed that our perception is heavily influenced by what we have just seen or experienced - a bias now known as the Contrast Effect.

Oct 24, 2025
4 min read
There was something about this candidate- I just liked him Psychology

There was something about this candidate- I just liked him

We have all walked out of interviews thinking this. The conversation felt easy, he had the right energy, and we connected on something - a shared interest, a confident smile, maybe even a joke about the weather.

Oct 23, 2025
6 min read
Attribution Theory and Interviews Psychology

Attribution Theory and Interviews

Attribution Theory, introduced by Fritz Heider in 1958 and later expanded by Bernard Weiner, explains how people try to determine the reasons behind actions or events.

Oct 17, 2025
5 min read