Relative Contributions of Verbal, Articulative, and Nonverbal Communication to Employment Decisions in the Job Interview Setting.

Hollandsworth, James G., Jr.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ211971

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Publication Date: 1979

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Relative Contributions of Verbal, Articulative, and Nonverbal Communication to Employment Decisions in the Job Interview Setting.

Hollandsworth, James G., Jr.; And Others

Personnel Psychology, v32 n2 p359-67 Sum 1979

In this study, using recruiter ratings of 338 on-campus interviews, correlation of seven variables with the discriminant function indicated that appropriateness of content, fluency of speech, and composure made the greatest contributions toward a favorable employment decision. Implications for job-interview training are discussed. (Author/SJL)

Descriptors: Body Language, Communication Skills, Employer Attitudes, Employment Interviews, Interpersonal Competence, Job Applicants, Language Fluency, Nonverbal Communication, Speech Skills, Success

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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