Similar to Me bias

Type of Bias: (which could be considered discriminatory) results when an interviewer has a preference for a candidate because he or she views that person as having similar attributes as themselves.

The Similar to Me bias is a type of cognitive bias that occurs when an interviewer prefers a candidate because they perceive that candidate as having similar attributes to themselves. This can lead to discriminatory hiring practices as it may result in overlooking more qualified candidates who do not share the same attributes as the interviewer.