What changes

Structured interviews are often associated with a 10–24% relative improvement in subsequent job performance versus unstructured formats.

When this tends to work

• Conditions similar to: Mid-size companies, knowledge-worker roles, 2018–2025
• You can measure New-hire 12-month performance rating reliably
• The intervention is implemented consistently, not half-measured

When to be careful

• Your audience or product differs materially from the cited context
• Compliance costs or second-order effects outweigh the lift
• Evidence label is meta_analysis—treat wide ranges as planning bands, not promises

Practical takeaway

Use the cited range for prioritization and test design. Verify against your own data before scaling.