Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale: Examples + Guide
AIHR
APRIL 4, 2025
A behaviorally anchored rating scale (BARS) is a performance evaluation tool that assesses employees across specific dimensions by matching their behavior to clearly defined examples tied to each level of a rating scaletypically using five, seven, or nine points. Hiring managers then use BARS to conduct and evaluate structured interviews.
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