Exam 8: Interviewing

Carl is applying for a job at a local university. He is required to submit his resume online. At the end of the process, he is required to take a skills survey, which asks him to check the boxes of the computer skills he is proficient in. Carl knows some of these skills, but not all of them. Still, he clicks on all of the boxes, figuring he can learn those skills later. Carl is acting ethically.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Moderately scheduled body

You are assigned to conduct an informational interview with the faculty advisor of any on-campus club, organization, or sport. The purpose of this interview is to gain knowledge about the extra-curricular opportunities on campus for students. Create five open-ended, primary, neutral questions that will fulfill this objective.

Nonrestrictive questions designed to give the respondent maximum latitude in formulating an answer are known as what kind of questions? Choose the BEST answer.

Why am I interested in this position? How important is my work to me? Do I have the necessary background for this job? Could I grow into the position? When starting a job search, you should ask yourself these types of questions during (the)

"Tell me about a time when you cheated in school." This type of interview question is

_____ questions are designed to move the interview in a specific direction.

The campus newspaper's editor-in-chief told Emma, a staff reporter, that she had an opportunity to interview the city's mayor about the new initiative called, "Scholarships for Volunteerism." The mayor happened to be on campus, but not for much longer. Because Emma had little time to prepare formal questions, she prepared an outline of topics instead. What type of interview is this?

While discussing the last batch of job candidates, Kailey asked Mike what he thought of the "smart looking woman in the blue suit." Mike replied, "I don't know. She said all the right things, communicated big plans, yet, she would not look me in the eyes and she rocked back and forth in her seat." In order for that candidate to get the job offer, the job candidate needed to consider

One interview objective is to present an honest picture of ourselves during the interview. What is this interviewing skill?

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Nonscheduled body

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Leading questions

What document should job candidates send to their prospective employers introducing themselves, explaining their interest in the posted position, describing their qualifications, and trying to create a positive first impression?

The clerical supervisor asked Amber to interview candidates for the secretary's position. Being a floor supervisor, Amber is uncomfortable with this assignment. She does not have secretarial experience and is not familiar with the position. To control her nervousness, Amber writes down a detailed and specific list of questions for the candidates to answer. Amber plans to stick with this list and not stray off the topic. What type of interview is Amber planning on using?

Nonverbal behavior, such as a raised eyebrow or a searching look, can function as secondary questions.

Listening plays a crucial role in the interviewing process for both the interviewer and the interviewee.

Abe is concerned that when he reveals he was fired from his last job he won't be considered for the job he really wants, a project manager at a local construction firm. What advice from the textbook should Abe take when tackling a difficult issue, such as job loss, during an interview?

"Why?" "What happened next?" and "How would you describe that?" are all considered _____ questions.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Body

When we are nervous during an interview, one technique to combat this feeling is to take the focus off of ourselves and direct our focus to the interviewer's message.