Health Connect is a start-up software development company specializing in the design of imaging for medical practitioners. They are at the stage where they need to recruit a team of technical employees. Which of the following is the best reason for not relying solely on interviews when recruiting the technical staff?
A) Interviews tend to have a poor record as a predictor of successful job performance.
B) Technical staff tend to be confident people, and they all perform equally well in the interview situation.
C) Start-up companies are not in the position to afford extra recruiting procedures.
D) Interviews used in conjunction with polygraphs can cause job candidates to confess to crimes.
E) Technical people need to be able to assess situations quickly and accurately.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has shown that interviews are not always reliable in predicting job performance, especially in technical roles where skills and abilities can be difficult to assess through interviews alone. Other methods such as work samples and reference checks should be used in conjunction with interviews to ensure a thorough evaluation of candidates.

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