Examines stereotyping & self-fulfilling prophecies on part of interviewer & job-seeker. Looks at first impressions, expectations, sex-roles and recommendations for improved interviews.
Feldman & Arnold (1983) have noted that:
The effectiveness of any organization is critically
influenced by the quality of its members. As a
result, the methods an organization employs for
determining the kinds of people it needs, for asses-
sing people who apply for jobs, and finally for
making selection decisions regarding whom to hire and
whom to reject are extremely important (13).
With respect to the above, it must be pointed out that one rather common organizational method used in selection and screening is the job interview. However, as noted by Valenzi & (…)
The effectiveness of any organization is critically
influenced by the quality of its members. As a
result, the methods an organization employs for
determining the kinds of people it needs, for asses-
sing people who apply for jobs, and finally for
making selection decisions regarding whom to hire and
whom to reject are extremely important (13).
With respect to the above, it must be pointed out that one rather common organizational method used in selection and screening is the job interview. However, as noted by Valenzi & (…)