Exam 8: Impression Management for Job Search and Performance Evaluation

One observer reports that the need to maintain consistency between what was promised during the job interview and subsequent job performance may increase the amount of self-promotion.

Basking in reflected glory implies that the person using this tactic is competent, otherwise he or she would not be associated with a particular high-status individual or group.

One method of using opinion conformity during the job interview is to describe experiences that are probably similar to those of the interviewer.

During an employment interview, Elena basks in reflected glory when she says,

As based on perceptions of job interviewers, physical attractiveness has a strong effect on perceptions of integrity and concern for others.

A common form of lying to create a favorable impression during a job interview is to

During the job interview, the impression management tactics used are likely to

A study conducted in Taiwan about moderating variables and impression management during job interviews found that impression management

A study by a firm that assists with résumé construction found that approximately _____ percent contained one or more significant inaccuracies.

A synthesis of many studies about employment interviewing found that perceptions of physical attractiveness were positively related to being

A study of college recruiters found that the self-monitoring tendencies of candidates applying for technical positions were positively related to interviewer ratings.

Some evidence suggests that women are more willing to present themselves openly during a job interview.

Impression management tactics are more likely to be used during performance appraisal when

Research suggests that for a job résumé to create a good impression, it should include an accomplishments section.

A major situational factor that influences the amount of impression management activity by the job candidate is the

Cultural factors will sometimes influence the extent to which a candidate is willing to brag about his or her accomplishments.

An example of an attribute of the interviewee that could most directly influence which tactic of impression management was implemented during the interview would be

A study in a public utility found that when applicants used impression management tactics during an interview, they were perceived as

A study at a public utility found that women candidates who made strong use of impression management received slightly higher hiring recommendations than women who did not engage in impression management.

Video résumés are quite useful in helping applicants evaluate the impression they create during a job interview.