In order to gain additional insights into the conceptual framework and to further clarify the concepts and effects anticipated from the literature, preliminary research, in the form of semi-structured, indepth interviews, was undertaken. Respondents were chosen from potential employees who were currently actively searching job positions. This sample has been chosen as it was expected that the concepts contained within the framework would be particularly salient in this context. In depth interviews were conducted to provide detailed insights into the nature and role of each concept, and to assist in the development of an empirically relevant framework.