Horn Effect

The horn effect is the opposite of the halo effect, where one negative trait disproportionately influences the entire evaluation. A small mistake or flaw may unfairly diminish a candidate’s chances. To detect this, interview panels should discuss and review individual scores and narratives to ensure no single factor unduly impacts the overall decision.

The horn effect is the opposite of the halo effect, where one negative trait disproportionately influences the entire evaluation. A small mistake or flaw may unfairly diminish a candidate’s chances. To detect this, interview panels should discuss and review individual scores and narratives to ensure no single factor unduly impacts the overall decision.

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