In a matter of seconds, hiring managers determine competence of candidates based on their speech ... [ ] patterns. Undeniably, the first few minutes of an interview are critical when it comes to making a positive first impression. A study by the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology found 60% of interviewers know within the first 15 minutes if the candidate they're interviewing is suitable for the role. If that's not alarming, recent research says nearly 30% of interviewers have made up their mind within the first five minutes of meeting a candidate. These snap decisions are heavily influenced by unconscious bias resulting in unequal treatment for job applicants.