Deck 4: The Job Interview: How Do I Get the Job

Question 1

You should never answer an illegal question during an employment interview.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

When preparing for the interview, interviewers should first begin by:

A) Generating a list of questions.
B) Becoming familiar with each applicant's file.
C) Reviewing the EEO guidelines.
D) Developing an ideal applicant profile.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

When preparing for the interview, interviewers should first begin by identifying those skills and personal qualities most suited for the job. In essence, the interviewer is developing:

A) A list of questions that can be used during the interview.
B) An indepth probe of a candidate's resume.
C) A list of qualities that will likely meet minimum expectations.
D) An ideal applicant profile.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Interviews appear to do little to minimize organizational turnover rates.

Question 5

Ideally, an interviewer should adhere to this conversational rule:

A) Encourage the candidate to self-disclose relevant personal information.
B) Talk 30% of the time, listen 70%.
C) Provide as much information about the organization as possible.
D) Provide confirming messages.

Question 6

Interviewers should focus on the candidate, and refrain from promoting the organization or the position.

Question 7

Which of the following questions is a BFOQ or lawful employment interview question?

A) Do you have any disabilities?
B) Have you ever been arrested?
C) Would you mind if I called you by your first name?
D) What year did you graduate from high school?

Question 8

The interviewer is likely to do most of the talking with:

A) Structured interviews.
B) Unstructured interviews.
C) An ideal applicant profile.
D) Interactive interviews.

Question 9

Misemployment refers to hiring an unqualified candidate.

Question 10

BFOQs are illegal.

Question 11

However desperate you feel for a job, you should work to determine whether the job for which you are interviewing is a good fit for you.

Question 12

Misemployment happens when:

A) People work at jobs that do not match their skills or interests.
B) People are in danger of losing their jobs.
C) The company fails to market itself.
D) People are underpaid and overworked.

Question 13

Which of the following interview questions is open ended?

A) How old are you?
B) Do you like working with others?
C) How easy do you work under stress?
D) Why do you want to work here?

Question 14

The best way for a potential applicant to investigate or learn about a company is to:

A) Rely on the Internet.
B) Go to the library.
C) Phone the organization's human resources department for information.
D) Talk to the department or division secretary.

Question 15

Research indicates that the majority of organizations are highly structured and systematic in the way they plan interviews.

Question 16

Standardizing an interview involves ensuring that all questions are job-related.

Question 17

One of the primary functions of an employment interview is to:

A) Supply the organization with a competent workforce.
B) Ensure that people are happy.
C) Increase employee morale.
D) Comply with current EEO laws.

Question 18

Idiosyncratic information about job applicants refers to data that can be easily obtained from reading a resume.

Question 19

The specific skills and personal qualities required for a position are contained in the ideal applicant profile.

Question 20

List and describe the five strategies interviewers can use for facilitating conversation during an interview.

Question 21

Select one of the "questions you are likely to face" discussed in this chapter, and prepare your own answer using the guidelines offered in the book.

Question 22

List the six general rules for answering interview questions.

Question 23

What are the six steps a job candidate should follow when preparing for an interview?

Question 24

What are the suggested guidelines for job candidates when asked illegal interview questions?