Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2007
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Communication Studies and Theatre
Abstract
This study examined interviewee perceptions of group interaction in an employment interview. Groups are commonly used in employment interviews; however, this study examined a new area of research because the group interaction occurred among applicants who were given a group task to complete as a portion of the interview. Participants consisted of 13 college students applying for a job as an orientation leader at a mid-sized, public university. Participants completed an open-ended questionnaire following their involvement in the group-interaction interview. Results indicate that most of the participants felt prepared or somewhat prepared for the group interaction, but did not feel they were given enough time to demonstrate their qualifications. Participants listed multiple advantages and disadvantages of group interaction. They also indicated a high level of competition for talking time; however, overall, participants were supportive of the group-interaction interview and felt it could be implemented in other employment interview settings. Multiple suggestions and avenues for future research on the group-interaction interview are discussed.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Employment interviewing
Communication in small groups
College students -- Attitudes
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
100
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Kurtz, Mary A., "Interviewee Perceptions of Group Interaction in An Employment Interview" (2007). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1396.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/1396