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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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An Analysis of Social-Interaction Strategies in Job Interviews amongst Fresh Graduates

Isai Amutan Krishnan, Mahendran Maniam

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-i10/11444

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The study investigated the use of social-interaction strategies among fresh graduates in job interviews. Fifty candidates and twenty hiring managers participated in the study. The job interview data were analysed qualitatively using the ATLAS.ti data analysis software. It was found that successful candidates attempted five social interaction strategies, reserved candidates attempted two social interaction strategies and unsuccessful candidates did not attempt any of the social-interaction strategies. The findings further revealed that the use of social-interaction strategies by successful candidates enables them to understand and answer the interview questions with good proficiency, coherence, cohesion besides maintaining the flow. It is hoped that the findings of the present study would be helpful for fresh graduates and undergraduates to use social-interaction strategies to have a smooth interaction. These strategies also provide more confidence to respond as candidates are able to better comprehend the interview questions.

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In-Text Citation: (Krishnan & Maniam, 2021)
To Cite this Article: Krishnan, I. A., & Maniam, M. (2021). An Analysis of Social-Interaction Strategies in Job Interviews amongst Fresh Graduates. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(10), 742–760.