Does Design Matter? The (Limited) Effects of Six Asynchronous Video Interview Design Features on Impression Management, Reactions, and Evaluations

Abstract

Asynchronous video interviews can use many configurations of design features to create the interviewee experience, but not all designs are equal. Design features may influence interviewees' deceptive and honest impression management, their reactions to the procedure, and interview performance evaluations. Three experiments using mock interviews tested the effects of preparation time and self‐views (N = 206, from Prolific), reviewing and re‐recording (N = 230, from Prolific), and giving faking warnings with human versus automated evaluation (N = 297 university students) on interview outcomes. The design had limited effects on interviewee behavior, but some features may increase interviewees' willingness to fake when used in combination. Opportunities for longer preparation time and re‐recording increased interview performance ratings. Warnings and evaluator type did not affect behavior, reactions, or performance. The implications of these effects are discussed.