When interviewees seek to portray a positive image to interviewers, they are engaging in

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Impression management is the act of attempting to control the impression others have of oneself. In the context of a job interview, interviewees may try to portray themselves in a positive light to increase their chances of being hired. The halo effect refers to the tendency to judge someone based on one positive attribute, and Theory X and Theory Y management are management styles and not related to interviewee behavior in job interviews.

When Interviewees Seek to Portray a Positive Image to Interviewers