After a strong technical screen, your client says the candidate 'isn't polished enough' and wants a pass. Walk me through how you determine whether that's a real job signal or bias before deciding what to do with it.

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After a strong technical screen, your client says the candidate 'isn't polished enough' and wants a pass. Walk me through how you determine whether that's a real job signal or bias before deciding what to do with it.

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