The persistence of the interview as a method for employee selection is attributed to the following reasons):
A) administrators believe the interview is "really" valid in spite of the pessimistic research data
B) the interview is used in many settings to sell the candidate on the job
C) the interview may not be valid but practical considerations make it the popular choice
D) all of the above

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The persistence of the interview as a method for employee selection is attributed to a combination of factors. Administrators often believe in the inherent validity of interviews despite contrary research data, interviews serve as a tool to sell the job to the candidate, and despite potential validity concerns, practical considerations (such as ease of implementation and tradition) make interviews a popular choice.

The Persistence of the Interview as a Method for Employee