Question

When the hiring manager stated to the applicant in the interview, "I notice that you are applying for our job and yet you have a lot more knowledge, experience, and skill than is required for the job. How do you feel about working in a job that is lower than your experience indicates you can perform?" The candidate responds with the statement, "I have always admired and wanted to work at your organization." What interviewing bias is the candidate portraying?

A. Halo/horn effect
B. Underachiever effect C. Cultural noise
D. Similar-to-me error

Answer 1

The candidate is portraying the Underachiever effect.

Step-by-step explanation:

The interviewing bias that the candidate is portraying is the Underachiever effect.

The candidate is downplaying their own skills and experience in order to align with the perceived expectations of the interviewer. By stating that they have always admired and wanted to work at the organization, the candidate is indicating that they are willing to take on a lower-level job despite their qualifications.