The influence of training on perceptions of recruiters' interpersonal skills and effectiveness

Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology

Volumn 70, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 259-272

  Connerley, Mary L ^a  

^a PAMPLIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS   (United States)

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EID: 0031479268     PISSN: 09631798     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.2044-8325.1997.tb00647.x     Document Type: Article

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