Summary information
Study title
Effects of Role Expectations on the Graduate Selection Interview, 1980-1982
Creator
Herriot, P., University of London, Birkbeck College, Department of Occupational Psychology
Rothwell, C., University of London, Birkbeck College, Department of Occupational Psychology
Study number / PID
2058 (UKDA)
10.5255/UKDA-SN-2058-1 (DOI)
Data access
Restricted
Series
Not available
Abstract
Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.
This study examined the effect of interviewers' and interviewees' expectations of topics that would be covered at job interview, or made in post-interview decisions.
Main Topics:
Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions
Pre-interview judgements of suitability (based on application forms). Pre- and post-interview favourable and unfavourable impressions of the applicant. Expectations regarding interview content.
Measurement Scales.
Likert scales.
Topics
Keywords
Methodology
Data collection period
01/01/1980 - 01/01/1982
Country
England
Time dimension
Cross-sectional (one-time) study
Analysis unit
Individuals
Subnational
Job recruiters
Job seekers
Students
Universe
Final year students at City University, London and graduate recruiters
Sampling procedure
Volunteer sample
Kind of data
Not availableData collection mode
Self-completion
Funding information
Grant number
HR7969
Access
Publisher
UK Data Service
Publication year
1985
Terms of data access
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Related publications
- Mapstone, J. (1983) 'Expectations and impressions in the graduate selection interview', Journal of Occupational Psychology, 303-314