Question 1

If I asked someone "Which do you prefer,working alone or working with others?" during an interview,which type of question would I be using?

Accepted Answer

A)  factual 
B)  opinion 
C)  hypothetical 
D)  indirect 
A)  factual 
B)  opinion 
C)  hypothetical 
D)  indirect

Question 2

If you are planning a video interview,arrange an alternate way to contact the other party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The "PAR" approach refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  "prepare," "answer," and "review." 
B)  "personality," "appearance," and "references." 
C)  a method of backing up your interview answers with evidence. 
D)  an honesty test that is frequently administered to potential job candidates. 
A)  "prepare," "answer," and "review." 
B)  "personality," "appearance," and "references." 
C)  a method of backing up your interview answers with evidence. 
D)  an honesty test that is frequently administered to potential job candidates.

Question 4

Tucker was interviewing for a sales position with a local pharmaceutical company.During the interview he was asked a significant number of demanding questions that warranted complex,detailed responses.According to the text,which type of questions was the interviewer asking?

Accepted Answer

A)  open 
B)  imaginary 
C)  direct 
D)  closed 
A)  open 
B)  imaginary 
C)  direct 
D)  closed

Question 5

It is always better to use factual rather than opinion questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Assume you are in the middle of an employment interview for an administrative assistant's job.You've been a stay-at-home dad (or mom)for the past 10 years,but during the last 2 years you completed an online training program with high grades.During the interview,the interviewer states,"I see you've been at home for 10 years with no real organizational experience." Write an answer in the first person that demonstrates your ability to turn this negative perception into a positive one.

Accepted Answer

I understand how my 10 years as a stay-a

Question 7

The structured interview allows the interviewer to follow up any intriguing or unclear answers that may arise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT suggested by your text concerning ethical behavior during interviews?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because an employment interview may become part of an ongoing workplace relationship, failing to act ethically during the interview could disadvantage you in the long term. 
B)  Behaving ethically will serve you well in future interactions. 
C)  Behaving unethically in interviews could leave you with a poor reputation. 
D)  It is permissible to ignore a few ethical guidelines if it makes the difference between getting a job or not. 
A)  Because an employment interview may become part of an ongoing workplace relationship, failing to act ethically during the interview could disadvantage you in the long term. 
B)  Behaving ethically will serve you well in future interactions. 
C)  Behaving unethically in interviews could leave you with a poor reputation. 
D)  It is permissible to ignore a few ethical guidelines if it makes the difference between getting a job or not.

Question 9

Interviews that gather information from large samples of people in order to learn about customers' preferences are called ____________ interviews.

Accepted Answer

A)  journalistic 
B)  survey 
C)  diagnostic 
D)  research 
A)  journalistic 
B)  survey 
C)  diagnostic 
D)  research

Question 10

According to a recent survey,which of the following is the most important in shaping a hiring decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  grade-point average 
B)  extra curricular activities 
C)  ability to communicate effectively 
D)  work experience 
A)  grade-point average 
B)  extra curricular activities 
C)  ability to communicate effectively 
D)  work experience

Question 11

The most effective way to get hired is to scan through the newspaper and complete an application at a company's personnel department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Your text identifies several characteristics that showcase an interview as a special kind of conversation.Which of the following is NOT a special characteristic of interviews?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a predetermined purpose, at least for one of the parties involved. 
B)  There is an element of control, because one of the parties directs the flow of conversation toward a goal. 
C)  Only two people will participate. 
D)  The focus is on questions and answers. 
A)  It has a predetermined purpose, at least for one of the parties involved. 
B)  There is an element of control, because one of the parties directs the flow of conversation toward a goal. 
C)  Only two people will participate. 
D)  The focus is on questions and answers.

Question 13

"Tell me about your managerial experience" is an example of a closed question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is ethical for an interviewer to make a promise with little intention to keep it,because he is not likely to see the interviewee again.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Often,the person who gets the job offer is the person who

Accepted Answer

A)  knows the most about how to get hired. 
B)  has the longest employment history. 
C)  sends out the most résumés. 
D)  has the most technical skills. 
A)  knows the most about how to get hired. 
B)  has the longest employment history. 
C)  sends out the most résumés. 
D)  has the most technical skills.

Question 16

In most cases,the interviewer should NOT

Accepted Answer

A)  control the direction of the conversation. 
B)  let the interviewee continue to talk about one question for a long time, if this encroaches on other significant question areas. 
C)  allot preplanned blocks of time to each agenda item. 
D)  use probes. 
A)  control the direction of the conversation. 
B)  let the interviewee continue to talk about one question for a long time, if this encroaches on other significant question areas. 
C)  allot preplanned blocks of time to each agenda item. 
D)  use probes.

Question 17

When an interviewer introduces a new topic area,she is using a

Accepted Answer

A)  turn-taking question. 
B)  primary question. 
C)  secondary question. 
D)  leading question. 
A)  turn-taking question. 
B)  primary question. 
C)  secondary question. 
D)  leading question.

Question 18

"Would you prefer to work the morning shift,the afternoon shift,or the evening shift?" is an example of closed question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Use secondary questions to probe for further information when the answer to the previous question seemed irrelevant or inaccurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One survey indicates that the leading factor shaping interviewers' initial impressions of the candidates is

Accepted Answer

A)  the appearance of the résumé. 
B)  the clothing the candidate wears to the interview. 
C)  the candidate's eye contact during the rapport stage of the interview. 
D)  the firmness of the candidate's handshake. 
A)  the appearance of the résumé. 
B)  the clothing the candidate wears to the interview. 
C)  the candidate's eye contact during the rapport stage of the interview. 
D)  the firmness of the candidate's handshake.

If I asked someone "Which do you prefer,working alone or working with others?" during an interview,which type of question would I be using?

If you are planning a video interview,arrange an alternate way to contact the other party.

The "PAR" approach refers to

Tucker was interviewing for a sales position with a local pharmaceutical company.During the interview he was asked a significant number of demanding questions that warranted complex,detailed responses.According to the text,which type of questions was the interviewer asking?

It is always better to use factual rather than opinion questions.

The structured interview allows the interviewer to follow up any intriguing or unclear answers that may arise.

Which of the following is NOT suggested by your text concerning ethical behavior during interviews?

Interviews that gather information from large samples of people in order to learn about customers' preferences are called ____________ interviews.

According to a recent survey,which of the following is the most important in shaping a hiring decision?

The most effective way to get hired is to scan through the newspaper and complete an application at a company's personnel department.

Your text identifies several characteristics that showcase an interview as a special kind of conversation.Which of the following is NOT a special characteristic of interviews?

"Tell me about your managerial experience" is an example of a closed question.

It is ethical for an interviewer to make a promise with little intention to keep it,because he is not likely to see the interviewee again.

Often,the person who gets the job offer is the person who

In most cases,the interviewer should NOT

When an interviewer introduces a new topic area,she is using a

"Would you prefer to work the morning shift,the afternoon shift,or the evening shift?" is an example of closed question.

Use secondary questions to probe for further information when the answer to the previous question seemed irrelevant or inaccurate.

One survey indicates that the leading factor shaping interviewers' initial impressions of the candidates is

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Exam 6: Principles of Interviewing

If I asked someone "Which do you prefer,working alone or working with others?" during an interview,which type of question would I be using?

If you are planning a video interview,arrange an alternate way to contact the other party.

The "PAR" approach refers to

Tucker was interviewing for a sales position with a local pharmaceutical company.During the interview he was asked a significant number of demanding questions that warranted complex,detailed responses.According to the text,which type of questions was the interviewer asking?

It is always better to use factual rather than opinion questions.

The structured interview allows the interviewer to follow up any intriguing or unclear answers that may arise.

Which of the following is NOT suggested by your text concerning ethical behavior during interviews?

Interviews that gather information from large samples of people in order to learn about customers' preferences are called ____________ interviews.

According to a recent survey,which of the following is the most important in shaping a hiring decision?

The most effective way to get hired is to scan through the newspaper and complete an application at a company's personnel department.

Your text identifies several characteristics that showcase an interview as a special kind of conversation.Which of the following is NOT a special characteristic of interviews?

"Tell me about your managerial experience" is an example of a closed question.

It is ethical for an interviewer to make a promise with little intention to keep it,because he is not likely to see the interviewee again.

Often,the person who gets the job offer is the person who

In most cases,the interviewer should NOT

When an interviewer introduces a new topic area,she is using a

"Would you prefer to work the morning shift,the afternoon shift,or the evening shift?" is an example of closed question.

Use secondary questions to probe for further information when the answer to the previous question seemed irrelevant or inaccurate.

One survey indicates that the leading factor shaping interviewers' initial impressions of the candidates is

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