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Structured interviews: worth the setup cost?

Ally Aiyes · 5 Jul 2026

Thinking of moving all our hiring to structured, competency-based interviews. Has anyone measured the before and after on quality of hire? How long did the question banks take to build?
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Amira Gupta · 5 Jul 2026

Generally you'll need to consider how it'll affect your current employees who are used to a more relaxed interview style when they're the ones doing the hiring.

Nadia Lewis · 5 Jul 2026

I've found that structured interviews can really help reduce unconscious bias in the hiring process, which is a big win for us. It's worth considering how you'll train your interviewers to use the new system effectively, so it doesn't feel too rigid or impersonal. What kind of roles are you looking to fill with this new interview process, are they mostly entry level or senior positions?

James Sutherland · 5 Jul 2026

Our team's actually been using a hybrid approach that combines structured interviews with skills assessments, it's been working pretty well for us. We've also been involving current employees in the interview process to get a better sense of cultural fit, which has led to some really interesting insights.

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