SUBJECTIVE JUDGMENT AND THE SELECTION INTERVIEW - A METHODOLOGICAL REVIEW

Research on the employment interview frequently involves various studi es containing disparate methodological factors that mitigate definitiv e conclusions regarding interview effectiveness. Two characteristics f requently cited as pertinent to the employment interview are the appli cant's gender and race. From that position, the purpose of this resear ch was to review the empirical literature identifying those methodolog ical factors relevant to gender/race effects in the interview. It is h oped that this summary will represent a meaningful compilation of the methodological considerations that often confuse interpretation concer ning the effects of applicant gender and race on interview judgments.