created using Envato "We prefer conversational interviews. They feel more authentic." I hear this from hiring managers weekly. And I understand the appeal—unstructured interviews feel natural, relationship-building, human. But here's what the research shows: → Structured interviews: .58 predictive validity → Unstructured interviews: .31 predictive validity That's an 87% improvement in prediction accuracy. Translation: You're nearly twice as likely to hire the right person wit

created using Envato Most organisations are still using 1998 data to make million-dollar hiring decisions. Here's what changed: Schmidt & Hunter's classic meta-analysis shaped talent acquisition for 25 years. But Sackett et al.'s 2022 update reveals the landscape has shifted dramatically. The top three predictors remain strong, but several "tried and true" methods dropped 10-20% in validity. Why? Technology changed how we assess. Remote work changed what we measure. And algor