This study addresses the screening decisions for a national random sample of high school principals as viewed from the attraction-similarity theory of interpersonal perceptions. Independent variables are the sex of principals, sex of applicants, and the type of focal positions sought by hypothetical job applicants (teacher or counselor). Dependent variables are principals' assessments of job candidates' skills on specific job related criteria and the perceived probability of extending job candidates an interview opportunity. Principals' assessments of hypothetical applicants were cast into a 2x2x2 completely crossed factorial design and were analyzed through a step-down analysis of variance procedure. By approaching selection as a process, these results fit within the tenets as suggested by the attraction-similarity paradigm. Similar sex pairings between principals and applicants were more likely to be extended interview offers than dissimilar sex pairings regardless of the focal position under consideration.