Deck 10: Interview Styles and Questions

Question 1

In a behavioral interview, the applicant is prompted to give examples of how he or she has been

A) organized.
B) flexible.
C) creative.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

If you are asked an illegal question, it is always best to refuse to answer.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

When an interviewer asks about the rewards you expect from your career, you should talk about the pay or salary you want to earn.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A possible drawback of a structured interview is that this interview approach may not

A) discover enough information about the applicant's personality.
B) allow the applicant to ask questions of the employer.
C) have a standard set of questions to ask.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 5

If the interviewer does not ask about your specific job qualifications and why you are a good candidate for the position, you should not offer this information.

Question 6

When asked an interview question you are not prepared for, you should

A) not hesitate, but begin to speak and the answer will come to you.
B) say, "That's a good question; please give me a minute to think about it."
C) explain that you do not know how to respond.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 7

To save time and money, some employers conduct screening interviews by telephone.

Question 8

A good response to the question "Why do you want this job?" is to discuss how

A) the pay and benefits are what you are looking for.
B) you view this position as simply a good place to start.
C) the company is so great and it is the only company you will consider working for.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 9

To avoid interrupting the interviewer, ask all of your questions at the end of the interview.

Question 10

A structured interview with the purpose of testing an applicant's behavior, logic, and emotional control under pressure is a

A) screening interview.
B) behavioral interview.
C) stress interview.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 11

If an interviewer says, "Tell me about yourself," you should talk about your

A) education, experience, and qualifications related to the job.
B) hobbies and personal interests.
C) short- and long-term personal goals.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 12

In response to the question "What are your strongest skills?" a good answer focuses on skills related to the job.

Question 13

In computer-based interviews, you should avoid long pauses between entering your answers.

Question 14

Character questions are used to determine an applicant's attitudes and motivation.

Question 15

In what type of interview would you be likely to talk with more than one person at a time?

A) campus interview
B) board or panel interview
C) video interview
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 16

During a stress interview, the interviewer may

A) ask questions rapidly, not giving adequate time to answer.
B) criticize remarks made by the applicant.
C) ask irritating questions designed to place the applicant on the defensive.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 17

Which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask the interviewer?

A) Will you explain what your company does?
B) Do you have any job openings?
C) May I have a copy of the job description?
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 18

You can expect to be asked more open-ended questions in a(n)

A) structured interview.
B) unstructured interview.

Question 19

Most employers interview an applicant at least two times before extending an offer for employment.

Question 20

Asking an interviewer about sick leave and vacation time shows your focus on planning and time management.

Question 21

An interviewer is most likely to say, "Give me an example of a time you used your problem-solving skills," in a(n) _______________________ interview.

A) behavioral
B) stress
C) team
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 22

What are appropriate techniques for succeeding in a computer-based interview?

Question 23

What is the purpose of stress questions, and what techniques are helpful when responding to them?

Question 24

In an unstructured interview, what should the applicant be sure to include in the discussion?