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Graphology in recruitment

Barnes Restell

Does anyone have any recent experience of using graphology as part of the recruitment process? I have a client who is keen to explore it as an option, however, my reading around the subject suggests its validity is questionable - all feedback gratefully received. Thank you

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  • I would strongly encourage you to dissuade your client from this course of action.

    Not only is graphology a baseless pseudoscience but, if you indulge them, what it will reflect is their pre-established biases leaving them - and, by extension, you - open to accusations of illegal discrimination. You would literally be better off using astrology, because at least birthdates are demonstrably randomized, so even though your hiring decision would be bunkum, they'd be lawful bunkum.

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  • I would strongly encourage you to dissuade your client from this course of action.

    Not only is graphology a baseless pseudoscience but, if you indulge them, what it will reflect is their pre-established biases leaving them - and, by extension, you - open to accusations of illegal discrimination. You would literally be better off using astrology, because at least birthdates are demonstrably randomized, so even though your hiring decision would be bunkum, they'd be lawful bunkum.

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