Jeff is a candidate for a position with a law firm. Although he has limited experience, the hiring manager at the law firm decides to take him on because of his superior interpersonal skills. Which interviewing pitfall should the manager be aware of?

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The hiring manager should be aware of the Halo effect, which occurs when the interviewer allows one positive characteristic of the candidate to overshadow all other qualities, leading to an overall positive evaluation of the candidate. In this case, Jeff's superior interpersonal skills might lead the interviewer to overlook his limited experience and give him a more favorable evaluation based solely on that one positive trait.

Jeff Is a Candidate for a Position with a Law