Inviting meaningful applicant performances in employment interviews

Journal of Business Communication

Volumn 36, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 55-76

  Kirkwood, William G ^a,b   Ralston, Steven M ^a,c  

^a EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Oral Communication Proficiency Program

^c Teaching and Learning Center   (United States)

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EID: 11144259243     PISSN: 00219436     EISSN: 15524582     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/002194369903600103     Document Type: Article

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