The Psychology of Job Interviews

Most people, at some point in their lives, experience the stress of being interviewed for a job. But what does the science tell us about this unique social situation? What biases are involved, and how can we become aware of them? And how can job interviews be structured so that they are fair and effective?

Autorentext

Dr. Nicolas Roulin is Associate Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Canada. He is an expert in personnel selection and his work has been published in top psychology and management journals. He has worked with assessment companies in Canada and internationally.

Inhalt

1. What is a Job Interview and Why do Organizations Use It?

2. Setting the Stage: The Characteristics of High-Quality Interviews and How to Prepare Them

3. Let the Show Begin: How to Interview Effectively from Both Sides of the Table

4. Playing your Role: How Applicants and Interviewers can Influence Interview Outcomes

5. Talk to Your Webcam: Technology and Interviewing

6. Decision Time: How to Evaluate Job Applicants and What Mistakes to Avoid

7. The Present and Future of Interviewing