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A Narrative Review of Post-1989 Employment Interview Research

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This narrative review covers both selection- and recruitment/com-munication-oriented employment interview research published since 1989. Brief comparisons of older reviews' findings to recent findings are presented. Key topics reviewed include validity and reliability evidence, decision making in the interview, applicant characteristics, applicant reactions, and interview communication processes. Key findings of the present review include: interview validity, under certain conditions, may rival that of mental ability tests; more structure in selection interviews is better; previewing applicant information (e.g., resumes) by the interviewer can harm selection interview effectiveness; and certain recruiter behaviors can influence applicants' willingness to work for the firm.

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Jelf, G.S. A Narrative Review of Post-1989 Employment Interview Research. Journal of Business and Psychology 14, 25–58 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022954316857

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