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TLDR: Don't ask for irrelevant information. It helps you make a biased decision. Asking about hobbies needlessly introduces bias into your interview process. T
by tabeth 10y ago
TLDR: Don't ask for irrelevant information. It helps you make a biased decision.
Asking about hobbies needlessly introduces bias into your interview process. The hobby(ies) of candidates is completely irrelevant. One may respond saying "oh, but we just want to make small talk," but it's that small talk that is the precursor to bias to begin with. All things being equal, you would prefer someone more similar to you.
> Our findings indicate that people are more willing to give to, share an office with, commute with, and work on a critical project critical to their advancement with individuals who are similar to them selves (Self) along a particular identity dimension than with individuals who are dis similar (Other) [1]
[1] http://conf.som.yale.edu/obsummer07/PaperBen-NerKramer.pdf http://conf.som.yale.edu/obsummer07/PaperBen-NerKramer.pdf
- fratlas 10y agoI definitely work more efficiently with people I can connect with. I think the bias is good.
- switch007 10y agoDoes it help produce a better product for the customer and/or more $?
- bjourne 10y agoThat's perhaps a flaw in professional work? I would think twice before hiring, if you said that your work output depended on feeling connected to your coworkers.
- fratlas 10y agoGood software isn't written in a vacuum. Discussing ideas with others is essential, and that's easier with mutual respect.
- telebone_man 10y agoIf question is "Can this person do the job and am I willing willing to give to, share an office with, commute with, and work on a critical project critical to their advancement with this individual based on their similar interests" then asking about hobbies is surely a good thing?