Interview Skills and Candidate Evaluation

Andrew Smith meets Mr. Carson for a job interview at Monolithic Bank. They discuss Andrew's application, references, and the company's growth opportunities. Andrew highlights his qualities and skills, while Mr. Carson explains the job responsibilities. The interview concludes with a discussion on next steps, though Andrew mistakenly assumes he has been offered the job.

What was Mr. Carson's initial impression of Andrew's application?

• It was very thorough.

• It was incomplete.

• It was missing references.

• It was poorly written.

What did Andrew bring with him to the interview?

• A list of questions about the company.

• A portfolio of his work.

• A printed copy of his CV and references.

• A letter of recommendation.

How did Andrew explain the typo on his resume?

• He said he was in a hurry.

• He blamed it on his girlfriend's joke.

• He didn't notice it before.

• He said it was a printing error.

What did Andrew ask about the company?

• The company's history.

• The opportunities for growth within the company.

• The company's work culture.

• The company's financial stability.

What was Mr. Carson's response to Andrew's question about salary?

• He provided a detailed breakdown.

• He avoided the question.

• He said it was too early to discuss salary.

• He gave a rough estimate.

Which quality did Andrew NOT mention about himself?

• Self starter

• Team player

• Creative

• Organized

What skill did Andrew highlight as his standout quality?

• Texting and phone skills

• Leadership

• Problem-solving

• Time management

What was Andrew's attitude towards starting the job?

• He wanted to negotiate the terms first.

• He was eager to start immediately.

• He was hesitant.

• He was unsure about the position.

What did Mr. Carson say about the next steps after the interview?

• They would not be in touch.

• Andrew would start the next day.

• They would contact Andrew the following day.

• Andrew needed to submit more documents.

What was Andrew's misunderstanding at the end of the interview?

• He thought he had to attend another interview.

• He thought he needed to reapply.

• He thought he was offered the job.

• He thought he was rejected.