Exploring Boundaries of the Effects of Applicant Impression Management Tactics in Job Interviews

Applicant impression management tactics have been shown to positively influence interviewer evaluations. This study extends previous research by examining the moderating roles of interview structure, customer-contact requirement, and interview length in real employment interviews for actual job open...

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Published in:Journal of management 2005-02, Vol.31 (1), p.108-125
Main Authors: Tsai, Wei-Chi, Chen, Chien-Cheng, Chiu, Su-Fen
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Applicant impression management tactics have been shown to positively influence interviewer evaluations. This study extends previous research by examining the moderating roles of interview structure, customer-contact requirement, and interview length in real employment interviews for actual job openings. Results from 151 applicants of 25 firms showed that the more structured the interview, the weaker the relationship between applicant nonverbal tactics and interviewer evaluation. In addition, when the extent of customer contact required for a job was relatively low, the influence of applicant self-focused tactics on interviewer evaluation was minimized. Furthermore, when the interview was of longer duration, the effects of applicant self-focused tactics became insignificant.
ISSN:0149-2063
1557-1211
DOI:10.1177/0149206304271384