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Matarazzo, Joseph D.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1975
The duration of utterance, latency, and interruption speech behavior of 30 young job applicants was studied under three speaking conditions. In the third condition, the employment interview, a number of positive correlations emerged. Verbal IQ is positively correlated with a speaker's mean duration of utterance, especially when he is discussing…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Correlation, Employment Interviews
Mc Govern, Thomas; Ideus, Harvey – Journal of College Placement, 1978
This study found that the level of nonverbal behavior had a significant effect on 39 out of 40 ratings made by professional interviewers. Dimensions most influenced by nonverbal behavior were enthusiasm/motivation, confidence in self, and persuasiveness. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Employment Counselors, Employment Interviews
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Dipboye, Robert L.; Wiley, Jack W. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1977
College recruiters (N=66) evaluated the qualifications and employability of either a male or a female applicant for a supervisory position. Contrary to the hypotheses, the moderately aggressive female was rated as favorably as the moderately aggressive male and the passive male was rated as negatively as the passive female. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Employer Attitudes, Employment Interviews