Fairness Perceptions of Video Resumes among Ethnically Diverse Applicants

Annemarie M.F. Hiemstra, Eva Derous, Alec W. Serlie, Marise Ph. Born

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Abstract

This study investigated ethnic majority and minority applicants' fairness perceptions (N=445) of video resumes, compared with paper resumes. Additionally, the moderating effect of minorities' ethnic identity and language proficiency on fairness perceptions of video/paper resumes was studied. Despite discriminatory concerns, ethnic minority applicants perceived the fairness of video resumes equally or more positively when compared with ethnic majority applicants, and when compared with paper resumes. Minorities' ethnic identity was positively related to fairness perceptions of resumes. Furthermore, language proficiency was a significant moderator: Higher proficiency was related to higher fairness perceptions of paper resumes. The implication is suggested that ethnic minority applicants may prefer a more personalized way of applying (video resume), instead of less personalized ways. © 2012 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)423-433
JournalInternational Journal of Selection and Assessment
Volume20
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes

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