Date of Award
Summer 8-17-2012
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Alice Stuhlmacher, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Douglas Cellar, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Annette Towler, Ph.D.
Abstract
Although job boards are the largest single source of recruitment in the modern workplace, little research on what influences job seeker behavior has been conducted in this context. In order to address this gap in the literature, the present research draws on the theories of planned behavior and signaling theory to hypothesize a series of factors that may impact job seeker behavior. Despite theoretical support for many job posting characteristics, only formatting influenced job seeker behavior. Discussion of the implications and areas for future research are presented.
Recommended Citation
Young, Samuel, "Applicant Behavior on Internet Job Boards: The Effects of Content and Style" (2012). College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations. 18.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/csh_etd/18