The predictive validity of behavioral assessments in hiring
Structured, job-specific methods predict performance about twice as well as unstructured interviews.
Much of what organizations believe about hiring has never been tested. Some of it has, and failed. These reviews summarize what the research actually shows, with key findings, method notes and full sources.
Structured, job-specific methods predict performance about twice as well as unstructured interviews.
Structured interviews average .42 validity; unstructured interviews average .19.
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