Employee selection is based on a range of information and assessment that employers gather and conduct, one of which is interviews. Interviews have the worst criterion-related validity, especially when unstructured. There are a number of biases that can occur in an unstructured interview. Which of those biases refers to the occurrence of an interviewer determining that an individual is generally competent and well-qualified because they are notably more attractive than other candidates?
A)First impression
B)Contrast effect
C)Interviewer prejudices
D)Halo effect

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The halo effect involves generalizing overall qualities of a candidate based on one specific characteristic; this often occurs when a candidate is particularly attractive or unattractive.

Employee Selection Is Based on a Range of Information and Assessment