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- Confirmation bias and similarity bias in recruitment : the influence of power on hiring decisionsPublication . Meier, Lotta Marie; Almeida, Filipa deHiring decisions are critical to organizational success but are often influenced by unconscious cognitive biases (CBs), such as confirmation bias and similarity bias. This thesis investigates how these biases affect hiring decisions of individuals with different feelings of power, using a quantitative survey design. Perceived power was measured using the Personal Sense of Power Scale, while CBs were assessed through adapted tasks evaluating decision-making behavior in recruitment scenarios. The results reveal that individuals with high perceived power exhibited significantly greater confirmation bias, supporting theories that powerholders rely more heavily on pre-existing beliefs. However, confirmation bias did not significantly predict hiring decisions. In contrast, sim ilarity bias significantly influenced hiring decisions, with participants favoring candidates perceived as similar to themselves, regardless of their level of perceived power. Demographic factors also shaped the occurrence of similarity bias. These findings have important implications for organizations aiming to improve recruitment practices. Strategies such as structured hiring processes, diverse panels, and unconscious bias training are recommended to mitigate CBs and foster objective decision-making. Future research should explore additional biases, cultural and individual differences, and the long-term effectiveness of bias mitigation strategies. By addressing biases, organizations can enhance hiring fairness, build diverse teams, and achieve sustained performance.