Further analysis of employment interview validity: a quantitative evaluation of interviewer-related structuring methods
✍ Scribed by Allen I. Huffcutt; David J. Woehr
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1999
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 115 KB
- Volume
- 20
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0894-3796
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✦ Synopsis
The purpose of this investigation was to analyze the relationship between four interviewer-related factors and the validity of the employment interview. Using a regression approach to meta-analysis, an analysis of 120 interview studies with a total sample size of 18,158 suggested that: (1) training should be provided to interviewers regardless of whether the interview itself (i.e. the questions and rating scales) is structured; (2) the same interviewer should be used across all applicants, especially when the interview itself is not highly structured; and (3) using a panel of interviewers does not contribute to validity, and may actually have a detrimental eect. Results for the fourth interviewer factor, taking notes during the interview, were inconclusive. Limitations and directions for future research are noted.