Directed especially at graduating college seniors, this paper contains information about employment interviews and how to prepare for them. Subjects discussed include the following: preparing for interviews (analyzing strengths and weaknesses, gathering information about the company); points to remember (dress codes, follow up thank-you letters);…

The ability to detect lying is an important skill. While the polygraph is the most common mechanical method used for lie detection, other electronic-based methods have also been developed. One such method, the analysis of voice stress patterns, is based on the assumption that lying is a stressful activity which reduces involuntary frequency…

In a review of personnel polygraphing, the history of the polygraph technique is discussed. Since it is a controversial technique used by employers to test employees' honesty and loyalty by measuring physiological reactions, an increasing number of States and localities are taking legal action to prevent its use. The results of several arbitration…

An unusual week-long workshop, conducted by Western Electric Company, teaches interviewing to college students and recruiters alike. (Author)

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This research examined the effects that the nonverbal behavior of job applicants had on subsequent hiring evaluations. Results supported the hypothesis that nonverbal behavior in the job interview operates as subtle reinforcement. (Author)

A description is given of a course on techniques to use in conducting interviews with teachers seeking employment. (JD)

Describes the functions of selection committees in the recruitment, evaluation, and hiring of professional personnel in academic libraries. The composition of a selection committee, committee responsibilities, advertising an available position, screening applications, and interviewing candidates are discussed. A 7-item reference list accompanies…

Evaluations of applicants using an assessment process were examined for five factors of effective performance. Reliabilities were comparable for applicants grouped by race and sex, and interviewers were calibrated with one another in terms of level of evaluations. (Author)

Outlines a system to standardize the employment interview by making the connections between job tasks, interview questions, and hiring decisions more clear and direct. The system was created to meet the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission standards for tests because those standards also apply to interviews. (Author/IRT)

Trying to place those students who are not the "cream of the crop" can really challenge a placement counselor's ingenuity and skills. (Author)

Discusses techniques for finding and hiring employees with technical expertise. Explores recruiting strategies such as touting a company's quality of life, educational opportunities, and corporate culture. Also focuses on using interns and consultants, and how to conduct on-campus recruiting. Provides an anecdote to illustrate corporate culture's…

The effectiveness of structured and branched-format employment interviews in differentiating strong and weak teachers was studied with 8 teachers and 16 principals. Correlations between principals' ratings and teacher self-ratings were also studied. Both interview methods were effective, and results support the practice of using verbal interviews…

Examined recruiters' attitudes regarding various hiring characteristics (communication, job selection, appearance) and their impact during initial campus interviews. Questionnaires were completed by 95 recruiters visiting West Virginia University and representing business/industry, hospitals/clinics, and public education. Results revealed that…