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In both interviews, the assessment of the participant's global performance has a significant effect on the hypothetical hiring decision.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Research limitations\/implications<\/jats:title>In the confidant interview, the interviewer was also the synchronous evaluator, which may have affected their focus on the evaluation process. The order in which graduates participated in the confidant and stress interviews varied, thus possibly influencing their performance.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Practical implications<\/jats:title>The results are relevant for HEIs, graduates and employers involved in the evaluation of TCs.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Originality\/value<\/jats:title>The article derives from a broader research project which adapted the MMI model to other academic areas. 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