Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a rule for ethical behavior for interviewers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not disclose confidential information (except to those who must know in order to make the hiring decision) without first obtaining the interviewee's permission. 
B)  Use questions that are designed to help the interviewee feel comfortable and do well in the interview. 
C)  Do not ask an interviewee to discuss mistakes he has made on the job. 
D)  Do not attempt to make a job offer unless you are certain that the company will back that offer. 
A)  Do not disclose confidential information (except to those who must know in order to make the hiring decision) without first obtaining the interviewee's permission. 
B)  Use questions that are designed to help the interviewee feel comfortable and do well in the interview. 
C)  Do not ask an interviewee to discuss mistakes he has made on the job. 
D)  Do not attempt to make a job offer unless you are certain that the company will back that offer.

Question 2

After years of experience,Raylene has come to believe that the most effective way to determine a person's true personality during a job interview is to allow the conversation to go in any direction the interview may lead.Which type of interview schedule does Raylene prefer?

Accepted Answer

A)  structured 
B)  extemporaneous 
C)  unstructured 
D)  moderately structured 
A)  structured 
B)  extemporaneous 
C)  unstructured 
D)  moderately structured

Question 3

Brent is being interviewed for a position as a medical technician at UXM Technologies.Near the end of the interview,the interviewer asks,"Do you have any questions for me?" Which of the following questions would be a good choice for Brent to ask?

Accepted Answer

A)  "How much vacation time will I get during the first year?" 
B)  "Will you pay for my uniforms or do I need to pay for them myself?" 
C)  "I've read that UXM focuses on teamwork. What qualities have you found to be most helpful for an ideal team player?" 
D)  "Do you mind if I arrive late on snowy days?" 
A)  "How much vacation time will I get during the first year?" 
B)  "Will you pay for my uniforms or do I need to pay for them myself?" 
C)  "I've read that UXM focuses on teamwork. What qualities have you found to be most helpful for an ideal team player?" 
D)  "Do you mind if I arrive late on snowy days?"

Question 4

During his employment interview,Chen was asked several times to describe challenges he had encountered on his last job and to explain how he handled them.Chen was experiencing a(n)________ interview.

Accepted Answer

A)  panel 
B)  audition 
C)  experiential 
D)  behavioral 
A)  panel 
B)  audition 
C)  experiential 
D)  behavioral

Question 5

Which characteristic best describes an unstructured interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires less skill by the interviewer than the other types of interviews. 
B)  The results are easy to quantify and tabulate. 
C)  It allows for much flexibility in exploring the interviewee's responses. 
D)  It is easy for the interviewer to control the flow of the interview. 
A)  It requires less skill by the interviewer than the other types of interviews. 
B)  The results are easy to quantify and tabulate. 
C)  It allows for much flexibility in exploring the interviewee's responses. 
D)  It is easy for the interviewer to control the flow of the interview.

Question 6

Which of the following is true about the interaction that occurs during a formal interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  At least one person has a serious, predetermined reason for participating. 
B)  The conversation does not have a specific purpose. 
C)  All participants know the questions ahead of time. 
D)  All participants know the responses to the questions ahead of time. 
A)  At least one person has a serious, predetermined reason for participating. 
B)  The conversation does not have a specific purpose. 
C)  All participants know the questions ahead of time. 
D)  All participants know the responses to the questions ahead of time.

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT influence the rating a candidate receives in a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  the interviewer's mood 
B)  the time of day when the interview occurs 
C)  whether the candidate pronounces the interviewer's name correctly 
D)  Any of these factors can influence a candidate's rating. 
A)  the interviewer's mood 
B)  the time of day when the interview occurs 
C)  whether the candidate pronounces the interviewer's name correctly 
D)  Any of these factors can influence a candidate's rating.

Question 8

The opening phase of an interview should explain what information is needed and how it will be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

It is not a good idea to ask questions of the interviewer during the interview because you will appear unsure of yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Closed questions restrict the interviewee's response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In most cases,interviewees should not

Accepted Answer

A)  make corrections if the interviewer has misunderstood their meaning. 
B)  evade the interviewer's questions. 
C)  try to cover their own agendas. 
D)  give detailed answers. 
A)  make corrections if the interviewer has misunderstood their meaning. 
B)  evade the interviewer's questions. 
C)  try to cover their own agendas. 
D)  give detailed answers.

Question 12

An interviewer who wants to establish a casual atmosphere should sit behind a desk,at least 6 feet away from the interviewee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It isn't necessary to gather background information before conducting an information-gathering interview because you can gain all the information you need during the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The interviewer who wants to exert a lot of control over the interview should choose a structured format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Silence can be an effective probe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One factor that may influence your willingness to challenge an interviewer who asks an illegal question is the importance to you of landing that particular job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An effective cover letter will highlight one or two of your accomplishments that are relevant to the job you're applying for and will back up your claim with objective evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is the responsibility of the interviewee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Control and focus the conversation. 
B)  Use secondary questions to probe for important information. 
C)  Cover your own agenda. 
D)  Glance at your watch frequently to be sure you aren't talking too long on any one topic. 
A)  Control and focus the conversation. 
B)  Use secondary questions to probe for important information. 
C)  Cover your own agenda. 
D)  Glance at your watch frequently to be sure you aren't talking too long on any one topic.

Question 19

The type of interview that is often used to assess market needs and consumer reactions is the diagnostic interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),during an employment interview candidates with disabilities can be questioned about their ability to perform the job they are applying for.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT a rule for ethical behavior for interviewers?

After years of experience,Raylene has come to believe that the most effective way to determine a person's true personality during a job interview is to allow the conversation to go in any direction the interview may lead.Which type of interview schedule does Raylene prefer?

Brent is being interviewed for a position as a medical technician at UXM Technologies.Near the end of the interview,the interviewer asks,"Do you have any questions for me?" Which of the following questions would be a good choice for Brent to ask?

During his employment interview,Chen was asked several times to describe challenges he had encountered on his last job and to explain how he handled them.Chen was experiencing a(n)________ interview.

Which characteristic best describes an unstructured interview?

Which of the following is true about the interaction that occurs during a formal interview?

Which of the following does NOT influence the rating a candidate receives in a job interview?

The opening phase of an interview should explain what information is needed and how it will be used.

It is not a good idea to ask questions of the interviewer during the interview because you will appear unsure of yourself.

Closed questions restrict the interviewee's response.

In most cases,interviewees should not

An interviewer who wants to establish a casual atmosphere should sit behind a desk,at least 6 feet away from the interviewee.

It isn't necessary to gather background information before conducting an information-gathering interview because you can gain all the information you need during the interview.

The interviewer who wants to exert a lot of control over the interview should choose a structured format.

Silence can be an effective probe.

One factor that may influence your willingness to challenge an interviewer who asks an illegal question is the importance to you of landing that particular job.

An effective cover letter will highlight one or two of your accomplishments that are relevant to the job you're applying for and will back up your claim with objective evidence.

Which of the following is the responsibility of the interviewee?

The type of interview that is often used to assess market needs and consumer reactions is the diagnostic interview.

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),during an employment interview candidates with disabilities can be questioned about their ability to perform the job they are applying for.

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Exam 6: Principles of Interviewing

Which of the following is NOT a rule for ethical behavior for interviewers?

After years of experience,Raylene has come to believe that the most effective way to determine a person's true personality during a job interview is to allow the conversation to go in any direction the interview may lead.Which type of interview schedule does Raylene prefer?

Brent is being interviewed for a position as a medical technician at UXM Technologies.Near the end of the interview,the interviewer asks,"Do you have any questions for me?" Which of the following questions would be a good choice for Brent to ask?

During his employment interview,Chen was asked several times to describe challenges he had encountered on his last job and to explain how he handled them.Chen was experiencing a(n)________ interview.

Which characteristic best describes an unstructured interview?

Which of the following is true about the interaction that occurs during a formal interview?

Which of the following does NOT influence the rating a candidate receives in a job interview?

The opening phase of an interview should explain what information is needed and how it will be used.

It is not a good idea to ask questions of the interviewer during the interview because you will appear unsure of yourself.

Closed questions restrict the interviewee's response.

In most cases,interviewees should not

An interviewer who wants to establish a casual atmosphere should sit behind a desk,at least 6 feet away from the interviewee.

It isn't necessary to gather background information before conducting an information-gathering interview because you can gain all the information you need during the interview.

The interviewer who wants to exert a lot of control over the interview should choose a structured format.

Silence can be an effective probe.

One factor that may influence your willingness to challenge an interviewer who asks an illegal question is the importance to you of landing that particular job.

An effective cover letter will highlight one or two of your accomplishments that are relevant to the job you're applying for and will back up your claim with objective evidence.

Which of the following is the responsibility of the interviewee?

The type of interview that is often used to assess market needs and consumer reactions is the diagnostic interview.

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),during an employment interview candidates with disabilities can be questioned about their ability to perform the job they are applying for.

Communicating at Work

Communication, Culture, and Work

Listening

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Interpersonal Strategies and Skills

Leading and Working in Teams

Effective Meetings

Developing and Organizing the Presentation

Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Delivering the Presentation

Types of Business Presentations

Filters