Recruiter Perceptions of Applicant Fit: Implications for Individual Career Preparation and Job Search Behavior.

Bretz, Robert D., Jr.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ472174

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Publication Date: 1993

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Recruiter Perceptions of Applicant Fit: Implications for Individual Career Preparation and Job Search Behavior.

Bretz, Robert D., Jr.; And Others

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v43 n3 p310-27 Dec 1993

When 54 campus recruiters identified best-fitting and worst-fitting applicants, the most frequently mentioned determinants of fit were job-related coursework or experience and such characteristics as articulateness, appearance, and communication skills. Organization-based fit dimensions were mentioned but to a lesser extent. (SK)

Descriptors: Career Development, Job Applicants, Job Skills, Personnel Selection, Recruitment, Work Experience

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Language: English

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