2004
DOI: 10.1007/s11199-004-5469-1
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Interaction of Recruiter and Applicant Gender in Resume Evaluation: A Field Study

Abstract: In the present study, we examined the effect of recruiter and applicant gender on recruiters' evaluations of applicants' qualifications as reported on actual applicant resumes. Forty recruiters evaluated applicant resumes that were randomly allocated to them. In total, 388 recruiter evaluations of applicant resumes comprised the sample. Results indicate that recruiter and applicant gender interacted to predict recruiters' perceptions of applicants' qualifications. Male recruiters' perceptions of applicants' wo… Show more

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“…Brink et al,(2011) highlighted that although the academic excellence is considered neutral, while as considering the gender about the merit but in Netherland based study he found that this doesn"t hold true and actually the prevailing practices in academic practices in academic excellence are supportive for the male dominancy. Gender bias is not only due to male dominancy but also the females have more stereotypical perception towards male applicants and (Cole et al, 2004) found in his study on the recruiter evaluation process of the candidates that during the selection process the male recruiter views gender qualification & experiences same, while as female recruiter showed tilt towards male applicants. Ben chop and Broun"s, (2003) noted that the selection board has not selected women because of the similar to me reason in spite of all this that they had same qualification and were on merit too.…”
Section: Gender Equality and Face Validity In Selection Procedures Asmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Brink et al,(2011) highlighted that although the academic excellence is considered neutral, while as considering the gender about the merit but in Netherland based study he found that this doesn"t hold true and actually the prevailing practices in academic practices in academic excellence are supportive for the male dominancy. Gender bias is not only due to male dominancy but also the females have more stereotypical perception towards male applicants and (Cole et al, 2004) found in his study on the recruiter evaluation process of the candidates that during the selection process the male recruiter views gender qualification & experiences same, while as female recruiter showed tilt towards male applicants. Ben chop and Broun"s, (2003) noted that the selection board has not selected women because of the similar to me reason in spite of all this that they had same qualification and were on merit too.…”
Section: Gender Equality and Face Validity In Selection Procedures Asmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Gender bias is not only due to male dominancy but also the females have more stereotypical perception towards male applicants and (Cole et al, 2004) found in his study on the recruiter evaluation process of the candidates that during the selection process the male recruiter views gender qualification & experiences same, while as female recruiter showed tilt towards male applicants. Ben chop and Broun's (2003) has noted that the selection board has not selected women because of the similar to me reason in spite of all this that they had same qualification and were on merit too.…”
Section: Issue Of Male Dominancy and Female Stereotypesmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Various studies found that the students will get an extra learning experience by attending various extracurricular activities. Leadership skills, interpersonal skills, awareness, and self-confidence can be enhanced by engaging in extracurricular activities (Cole et al, 2007;Cole et al, 2003).…”
Section: The Involvement In Extracurricular Activitiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Geraghty (2010) explains that the involvement in the extracurricular activities will be able to reinforce the learning experience, improve academic performance, develop soft skills such as rising self-confidence, expanding networks, improving public speaking skills and strengthening leadership. Extracurricular activities are proven to have significant effect on leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and motivational qualities (Cole et al, 2003); success in career (Rubin et al, 2002); mental and personal maturity development (Gilman, 2004;Feldman & Matjasko, 2005); emotional intelligence (Chia, 2005); confidence (Tay et al, 2006); and interpersonal intelligence (Mahoney et al, 2003). It is obvious that extracurricular activities have a positive impact on the development of positive attitudes.…”
Section: Wwwccsenetorg/iesmentioning
confidence: 99%