CHAPTER 14

An important question to be asking yourself during a job interview is _______?

• when will my start date be

• where do I want to live

• do I want to work for this organization

• how quickly could I be promoted

A job interview provides an opportunity for you to expand on the information in your resume, convince the employer of your potential, and _______.

• find out who else is applying for the position

• be shown the space and desk where you might be working

• meet with all the company's employees.

• learn more about the job and the company.

Which of the following statements about screening interviews is correct?

• Screening interviews are conducted after hiring/placement interviews.

• Screening interviews are always conducted face-to-face.

• Most screening interviews are conducted during job fairs.

• Companies use screening interviews to save time and money.

Which type of hiring/placement interview is the most common?

• Sequential interview

• Online interview

• Panel interview

• One-on-one interview

Panel interviews are typically conducted by people who will be your supervisors and colleagues. An important advantage of the panel interview is _______.

• allowing the company to measure the candidate's leadership and communication skills

• saving company money on repeated interviews and related costs

• determining the best candidate through multiple interviews

• testing the reactions of a candidate during nerve-racking situations

Which of the following should you do during a panel interview?

• Contact each panel member personally beforehand.

• When answering a question, maintain eye contact only with the person who posed the question.

• Use your laptop to take notes during the interview.

• Demonstrate active listening skills by leaning slightly forward and maintaining eye contact will all panel members.

Global Connections Inc. is interviewing several candidates for a leadership position requiring strong communication skills. What form of interview will help the interviewer assess the candidate's communication style and leadership skills?

• A one-on-one interview conducted by the human resources director

• A stress interview conducted by the head of the programming division

• A computer screening interview to test applicants' programming skills

• A group interview of several candidates at one time

Which of the following is a correct description of a sequential interview?

• You must be totally committed to the job and the company to participate in a sequential interview, which often takes weeks or even months to complete.

• You can assume that later interviewers know what was said in a previous interview because sequential interviews are designed to save time.

• As sequential interviews progress, interviews become more in-depth, which means that you need to know even more about the company.

• As an applicant, you should never repeat yourself because each interviewer will brief the other interviewers, making it unnecessary for you to answer the same questions.

What is a key benefit for the candidate of one-way video interviewing?

• One-way video interviewing is less stressful than other types of interviews.

• It lets the candidate be interviewed at their leisure without having to travel to distant locations.

• The candidate does not have to dress professionally for this type of interview.

• This type of interview saves the candidate time.

What is a key advantage for the employer of two-way video interviewing?

• It allows the candidate to see the employer.

• It provides a forum that helps employers assess a candidate's communication skills, body language, and personality.

• It allows the employer to record the interview.

• It helps to make the interview shorter.