Underestimating the importance of expressing intrinsic motivation in job interviews
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DOI: 10.1016/j.obhdp.2018.06.004
Abstract: Abstract Across five studies ( N = 1428), we documented an important prediction problem in recruitment: Job candidates mispredicted how much recruiters valued expressions of intrinsic motivation (e.g., learning that a candidate desired meaningful work). In… read more here.
Keywords: intrinsic motivation; job interviews; motivation job; underestimating importance ... See more keywords
Implying identities through narratives of vicarious experience in job interviews
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pragma.2018.01.006
Abstract: Abstract In job interviews, candidates typically aim to construct their identities as good and competent professionals who are suitable for the job. Importantly, much of this identity work happens through storytelling. These stories are often… read more here.
Keywords: vicarious experience; implying identities; job; job interviews ... See more keywords
Editorial: Impression Management and Faking in Job Interviews
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01294
Abstract: Organizations place a great deal of emphasis on hiring individuals who are a good fit for the organization and the job. Among the many ways that individuals are screened for a job, the employment interview… read more here.
Keywords: job interviews; job; interview; impression management ... See more keywords