| Path | χ2a | df | significance | Difference for four groups |
| Applicant Competency → Recruiter Cognitive Responses | 11.6 | 5 | p > .05 | No |
| Applicant Competency → Recruiter Affective Responses | 10.2 | 5 | p > .05 | No |
| Applicant Facial Attractiveness → Recruiter Cognitive Responses | 11.9 | 5 | p > .05 | No |
| Applicant Facial Attractiveness → Recruiter Affective Responses | 11.6 | 5 | p > .05 | No |
| Recruiter Cognitive Responses → Recruiter Attitude | 19.6 | 5 | p < .05 | Yes |
| Recruiter Affective Responses → Recruiter Attitude | 12.7 | 5 | p > .05 | No |
| Recruiter Attitude → Hiring Recommendation | 14.3 | 5 | p < .05 | Yes |