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> We interviewed a very qualified candidate. Answered all our questions excellently. Well, he directed all his answers at me - and completely ignored my boss. E

> We interviewed a very qualified candidate. Answered all our questions excellently. Well, he directed all his answers at me - and completely ignored my boss. Every time she asked him a question he turned to me (a man) to give his answer. He seemed completely incapable of acknowledging or speaking to a woman. I find your interpretation of his behaviour interesting. Couldn't it be that he was simply being shy and thus more comfortable speaking to a man (and looking him in the eyes rather than the woman)? I could imagine that being common esp. among tech nerds.

edent 3y ago
No. He was a brash and confident young man. He just didn't recognise that a woman was worth responding to. He looked at her when she was speaking, but directed his answers and questions only to the men in the room. But let's pretend for a moment that you are right. That office had lots of women at all levels. If he can't communicate with his colleagues and senior management team, then that's a problem.