Self‐verification behavior as an employment interview tactic

Abstract Across three studies, we explored the construct of self‐verification behavior in employment interview, defined as: “sharing unembellished self‐related information that is line with self‐views.” Using content analysis, Study 1 whether job applicants ( N = 252) described when they were asked which strategy used to distinguish themselves from other applicants. Self‐verification was frequently mentioned conjunction self‐presentation tactics, such as honest impression management. In Studies 2 and 3, surveyed 92 311) immediately following an interview. We found a positive relationship between management honesty‐humility, but near‐zero interview performance. confirmatory factor although correlated, conceptually different suggest measuring interviews allows researchers capture broader range potential strategies.