Succeeding in the Interview — Quiz

Question 1

During the job application process, who is the gatekeeper?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the person who filters through the applicants

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a face-to-face interview?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to determine if a specific candidate is right for a job

Question 3

Which tip is the most helpful for a person who wants to work at a company with no job openings?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Take another job in the meantime.

Question 4

During the job application process, what is an interview?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a conversation between an employer and a candidate

Question 5

What is one characteristic of an unstructured job interview?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is conducted by owners or managers.

Question 6

Why would a company hold screening interviews for a job opening?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to help narrow down the pool of applicants

Question 7

Why should an applicant for a job build a relationship with a gatekeeper?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Gatekeepers determine the pool of applicants.

Question 8

Which example is a performance job interview?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A person applying to be a chef prepares a meal for the owner of a restaurant.

Question 9

What is a benefit of an indirect request for an interview?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is an alternate route to gain access to a company.

Question 10

Which action is an example of making a direct request for an interview?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

emailing an employer for an appointment to discuss a job opening

Succeeding in the Interview — Quiz Answers