Journal article
How Do Job Candidates Size Up Prospective Employers?
HR Magazine (Alexandria, Va.), Vol.27(3), p21
01 Mar 1982
Abstract
Most human resources management specialists are aware that the recruiting process is a 2-way street with companies assessing the qualifications of job candidates and candidates judging the attractiveness of companies. Research has recently identified the process by which job candidates become attracted to jobs in specific organizations. It has been suggested that job candidates develop perceptions and stereotypes of companies. It is important to understand how these beliefs are formed. Stereotypes can distort a candidate's appraisal of a job in a specific company. Research has indicated that candidates believe that the attainment of reward is dependent on the size of the company. Most people also perceive that advancement opportunities are related to a company's size. Such stereotypes about companies can lead to unrealistic expectations during the recruiting process. This inflated expectation can result in dissatisfaction and turnover. To counteract this, companies should strive to present balanced data and maintain open communications during recruiting.
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- Title
- How Do Job Candidates Size Up Prospective Employers?
- Creators
- Jeffrey GreenhausO Brenner
- Publication Details
- HR Magazine (Alexandria, Va.), Vol.27(3), p21
- Publisher
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]
- Identifiers
- 991020542441204721