The Structured Behavioral Interview: An Alternative to the Conventional Interview

This article is a summary of key scientific research into qualifying interviews. It particularly focuses on differentiating between the 'conventional interview' and the 'structured behavioral interview' as well as on presenting the strengths and weaknesses of each of these methods of personnel selection. The core of the article looks at the psychometric properties of both interview types and compares them in terms of accuracy and reliability. The final part presents conclusions derived from a review of literature involving the application of interviews in recruitment processes