Transfer of training: Written self-guidance to increase self-efficacy and interviewing performance of job seekers
Journal
Human Resource Management
ISSN
0090-4848
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Abstract (De)
Subsequent to training IT professionals ( n = 35) in skills for performing effectively in a selection interview, 16 were randomly assigned to a transfer of training intervention, written self‐guidance (WSG). This methodology is based on social cognitive and self‐persuasion theories. The results showed that WSG resulted in significantly higher ratings from an interviewer than did those in the control group. Self‐efficacy for interviewing skill mediated the relationship between WSG and performance. A content analysis of the WSG letters showed that the use of self‐affirming and self‐relevant statements was positively related to performance in the selection interview
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
51
Number
5
Start page
733
End page
746
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
269290