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
A(n) _____ is a formal meeting between an employer and a job applicanta.background checkb.gatekeeperc.interviewd.personality test
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
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
Why shouldn’t you cram for a skills test?
Cramming for a skills test can lower your performance and increase your test anxiety.
An employer can refuse to hire you if you refuse a drug screening test or background check.
A _____ is useful when performing large applicant screenings, because employers can use scores to quickly identify the best applicants to interview. a.personality testb.computerized pre-employment testc.skills testd.technical test
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 of the following people would be considered a gatekeeper?a.Administrative support personb.Receptionistc.Human resources staffd.All of the above
It is always the interviewee’s fault if an interview is bad.
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