Jeff is a candidate for a position ina law firm.Although he has limited experience,the hiring manager at the law firm decides to hire him because of his superior interpersonal skills.In this scenario,which of the following interviewing and evaluation pitfalls is the manager subjected to?

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The hiring manager is subjected to the halo effect, which occurs when one positive trait of a candidate is overgeneralized to all other qualities of the individual, leading to biased evaluation. In this case, Jeff's interpersonal skills impressed the hiring manager, and therefore, he was hired despite his limited experience.

Jeff Is a Candidate for a Position Ina Law Firm