Fake it 'til you make it: Examining faking ability on social media pages

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Highlights:

• Job applicant faking ability on Facebook was examined.

• Individual differences in faking ability were identified.

• Successful profile modification strategies were highlighted.

• High inter-rater reliability and low inter-rater agreement were demonstrated.

• The risks of online social media use in employee selection practices are discussed.

摘要

•Job applicant faking ability on Facebook was examined.•Individual differences in faking ability were identified.•Successful profile modification strategies were highlighted.•High inter-rater reliability and low inter-rater agreement were demonstrated.•The risks of online social media use in employee selection practices are discussed.

论文关键词:Faking,Self-presentation,Impression management,Social networking,Facebook,Social media

论文评审过程:Available online 13 February 2018, Version of Record 21 February 2018.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2018.02.011