Preparing for the Interview Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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