A good thing takes time: The role of preparation time in asynchronous video interviews

Asynchronous video interviews (AVIs) are increasingly used to preselect applicants. Previous research found that interviewees in AVIs receive better interview ratings compared other forms of interviews. It has been suggested this difference could be due the preparation time given for each AVI question. A pilot study confirmed is indeed beneficial performance. Furthermore, our main replicated significant effect on performance and revealed it was mediated by active response preparation, whereas no mediation effects were strain use impression management. Finally, had direct fairness perceptions but a positive indirect via honest