A longitudinal study of the relationships among job search self-efficacy, job interviews, and employment outcomes

Lisa M. Moynihan; Mark V. Roehling; Marcie A. LePine; Wendy R. Boswell

doi:10.1023/A:1027349115277

A longitudinal study of the relationships among job search self-efficacy, job interviews, and employment outcomes

Lisa M. Moynihan, Mark V. Roehling, Marcie A. LePine, Wendy R. Boswell

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Abstract

This study investigates the relationships among job search self-efficacy beliefs, number of job interviews participated in, and job search outcomes using data collected from graduating college job seekers at multiple points in their respective job searches. Results indicate that job search self-efficacy is positively related to number of total offers and number of offers from a preferred employer. Consistent with our hypothesis, job search self-efficacy beliefs moderate the relationship between number of interviews and number of offers, indicating that highly confident job seekers were more efficient in converting interviews into job offers.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	207-233
Number of pages	27
Journal	Journal of Business and Psychology
Volume	18
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1027349115277
State	Published - Dec 2003
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Job choice
Job offers
Job search self-efficacy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business and International Management
Business, Management and Accounting(all)
Applied Psychology
Psychology(all)

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