The validity of verifiable and non-verifiable biodata items: An examination across applicants and incumbents

International Journal of Selection and Assessment

Volumn 14, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 336-346

  Harold, Crystal M ^a   McFarland, Lynn A ^b   Weekley, Jeff A ^c  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b CLEMSON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c Kenexa ^*

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EID: 34247899012     PISSN: 0965075X     EISSN: 14682389     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2389.2006.00355.x     Document Type: Article

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