The Interview No. 2

Abstract

T his is the second of a series of three reviews of current research into the selection interview. In this report emphasis is placed on some key variables which are known to influence an interviewer's final decision. Suggestions are made regarding minimising the effects of such interpersonal variables in practice.

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