Interviewing Basics Answers

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

Indirect interview requests include of all of the following techniques EXCEPT:a.Requesting an informal meeting with a person in the companyb.Requesting an interview through an employment agencyc.Requesting an interview through a human resources departmentd.Requesting an interview during a telephone call to the employer

The interview is an informal meeting between the employer and the job applicant.

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

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

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

Employment assessments are only used during the hiring phase of employment.

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

Which type of employment test cannot be studied for or practiced for in advance? a. A technical test b. A skills test c. A personality test d. A human resources test Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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