The influence of videoconference technology and interview structure on the recruiting function of the employment interview: A field experiment

International Journal of Selection and Assessment

Volumn 10, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 185-197

  Chapman, Derek S ^a   Rowe, Patricia M ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

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EID: 0035982290     PISSN: 0965075X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1468-2389.00208     Document Type: Article

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