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Alphabetism can work in favour of the late arrivals in the workplace

by Personnel Today 15 May 2007

Your ranter made a good point about alphabetism (Personnel Today, 1 May).

Job interviews are often conducted in alphabetical order, and some research indicates that the last or penultimate person to be interviewed is far more likely to get the job.

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This is something to do with ‘warming up’ by the interviewers and changes in their perceptions through the day.

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Alphabetism can work in favour of the late arrivals in the workplace

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