Interviewing Basics Answers

An employer can refuse to hire you if you refuse a drug screening test or background check.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a structured interview? a. Conducted by an owner or manager b. Has a planned set of questions c. Informal and conversational d. Brings out interviewee's personality Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A(n) _____ is a consumer report that employers use to screen potential employees and check their credit, history, and legal status.a.background checkb.computerized pre-employment testc.gatekeeperd.screening interview

A(n) _____ is a formal meeting between an employer and a job applicanta.background checkb.gatekeeperc.interviewd.personality test

Applicants who test positive for illegal drug use can be screened out of a job immediately.

How can you prepare for a background check? a.Maintain good creditb.Be truthful on resumes and applicationsc.Obtain and verify credit reports and personnel recordsd.All of the above

It is always the interviewee’s fault if an interview is bad.

Direct interview requests include of all of the following techniques EXCEPT:a.Requesting an interview through an employment agencyb.Requesting an interview during a personal visit to the companyc.Requesting an interview in a written letter d.Requesting an interview through a telephone call

If a company is in New York City, and a qualified applicant lives across the country in California, what would be the most cost effective interview format to use?a.Distance interviewb.Performance interviewc.Group interviewd.Behavioral interview

Which of the following is a characteristic of an unstructured interview?a.Conducted by a professional interviewerb.Focuses on factual informationc.Common in small businessesd.Limited information on the interviewee's personality