Table 5 Multivariate logistic regression analysis of different factors and their association with the applicants’ odds of having stressful experience with E-interviews

Previously experienced with E-interviews (Yes)

2.351

1.221

4.526

0.011

Used E-interviews interface (FaceTime + Zoom)

3.264

1.296

8.221

0.012

Self-representation during the E-interviews (rating)

0.588

0.425

.813

0.001

Preferred E-interviews based on colleague’s advice

0.050

0.005

.540

0.014

Willingness to recommend E-interviews to others (rating)

1.213

0.920

1.600

0.172

Prefers E-interviews only (reference group)

0.012

Prefers both E-interviews and in-person

0.900

0.351

2.307

0.826

Prefers in-person interviews only

3.114

1.390

6.979

0.006

Perceived cost saving (rating scale)

0.386

0.282

0.529

< 0.001

Overall rating of the E-interviews quality (Likert rating scale)

0.557

0.365

0.850

0.007

Use of prior WhatsApp communication prior to the conference

1.630

0.845

3.144

0.145

Speedy Internet connection during the E-interviews

2.626

1.327

5.194

0.006

Not having a demonstration of the E-interviews application before the event

1.953

0.974

3.915

0.059

Overall rating of the E-interviews organization (Likert rating scale)

1.391

0.917

2.111

0.120

Constant

0.355

0.473