Is it possible to overcome the bias in the recruitment process? An experimental study on halo and contrast effect

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dc.contributor.authorUnguren, Engin
dc.contributor.authorTurker, Nazli
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-24T12:29:13Z
dc.date.available2026-01-24T12:29:13Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentAlanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study aims to determine whether or not candidates' curriculum vitae generate halo and contrast effects on recruiters' decisions for a particular professional position. The true experimental design of the study was conducted. A total of 900 university students in tourism participated in the study. A fictional scenario based on recruitment was set up and evaluations were tested with research questions regarding said scenarios. Respondents in control and experiment groups evaluated with 15-day intervals the curriculum vitae of different candidates, who applied for a front office department manager position, concerning their professional adequacy, perceived performance, and employability. Findings revealed that respondents base their candidate evaluations on comparisons rather than the requirements of the position. Moreover, respondents are observed to make inferences regarding candidates' personality traits based on the information they provide in their curriculum vitae. The findings of the study contribute to understanding potential rater bias in recruitment.
dc.identifier.doi10.1504/MEJM.2023.10055366
dc.identifier.endpage356
dc.identifier.issn2050-3636
dc.identifier.issn2050-3644
dc.identifier.issue3
dc.identifier.startpage340
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1504/MEJM.2023.10055366
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12868/5211
dc.identifier.volume11
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001211919600006
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ4
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInderscience Enterprises Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofMiddle East Journal of Management
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260121
dc.subjecthalo effect
dc.subjectcontrast effect
dc.subjectrecruitment
dc.subjectselection
dc.subjectexperimental design
dc.titleIs it possible to overcome the bias in the recruitment process? An experimental study on halo and contrast effect
dc.typeArticle

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