The structured employment interview: Narrative and quantitative review of the recent literature
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title
Personnel Psychology
Volume
67
Issue
1
Publisher
Wiley
First Page
241
Last Page
293
Publication Date
10-6-2013
Abstract
In the 20 years since frameworks of employment interview structure have been developed, a considerable body of empirical research has accumulated. We summarize and critically examine this literature by focusing on the 8 main topics that have been the focus of attention: (a) the definition of structure; (b) reducing bias through structure; (c) impression management in structured interviews; (d) measuring personality via structured interviews; (e) comparing situational versus past-behavior questions; (f) developing rating scales; (g) probing, follow-up, prompting, and elaboration on questions; and (h) reactions to structure. For each topic, we review and critique research and identify promising directions for future research. When possible, we augment the traditional narrative review with meta-analytic review and content analysis. We concluded that much is known about structured interviews, but there are still many unanswered questions. We provide 12 propositions and 19 research questions to stimulate further research on this important topic.
Recommended Citation
Levashina, J.; Hartwell, Christopher J.; Morgeson, F. P.; and Campion, M. A., "The structured employment interview: Narrative and quantitative review of the recent literature" (2013). Management Faculty Publications. Paper 423.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/manage_facpub/423
