A common gender bias in tech interviews is focusing heavily on "cultural fit," which can inadvertently favor majority groups and create exclusion for underrepresented genders. For example, questions about hobbies or social preferences might alienate candidates who don’t share dominant group norms. To handle this, interviewers should prioritize role-specific competencies and standardize questions to minimize subjective judgments related to culture.

A common gender bias in tech interviews is focusing heavily on "cultural fit," which can inadvertently favor majority groups and create exclusion for underrepresented genders. For example, questions about hobbies or social preferences might alienate candidates who don’t share dominant group norms. To handle this, interviewers should prioritize role-specific competencies and standardize questions to minimize subjective judgments related to culture.

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