Question 1

One survey indicates that the leading factor shaping interviewers' initial impressions of the candidates is

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A)   the appearance of the résumé.
B)   the clothing the candidate wears to the interview.
C)   the candidate's eye contact during the rapport stage of the interview.
D)   the firmness of the candidate's handshake.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

"Would you prefer to work the morning shift,the afternoon shift,or the evening shift?" is an example of closed question.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The structured interview allows the interviewer to follow up any intriguing or unclear answers that may arise.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The "PAR" approach refers to

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A)   "prepare," "answer," and "review."
B)   "personality," "appearance," and "references."
C)   a method of backing up your interview answers with evidence.
D)   an honesty test that is frequently administered to potential job candidates.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The most effective way to get hired is to scan through the newspaper and complete an application at a company's personnel department.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is always better to use factual rather than opinion questions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to a recent survey,which of the following is the most important in shaping a hiring decision?

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A)   grade-point average
B)   extra curricular activities
C)   ability to communicate effectively
D)   work experienceE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

"Tell me about your managerial experience" is an example of a closed question.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Often,the person who gets the job offer is the person who

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A)   knows the most about how to get hired.
B)   has the longest employment history.
C)   sends out the most résumés.
D)   has the most technical skills.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Your text identifies several characteristics that showcase an interview as a special kind of conversation.Which of the following is NOT a special characteristic of interviews?

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A)   It has a predetermined purpose, at least for one of the parties involved.
B)   There is an element of control, because one of the parties directs the flow of conversation toward a goal.
C)   Only two people will participate.
D)   The focus is on questions and answers.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

If you are planning a video interview,arrange an alternate way to contact the other party.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In most cases,the interviewer should NOT

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A)   control the direction of the conversation.
B)   let the interviewee continue to talk about one question for a long time, if this encroaches on other significant question areas.
C)   allot preplanned blocks of time to each agenda item.
D)   use probes.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

If I asked someone "Which do you prefer,working alone or working with others?" during an interview,which type of question would I be using?

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A)   factual
B)   opinion
C)   hypothetical
D)   indirectE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Tucker was interviewing for a sales position with a local pharmaceutical company.During the interview he was asked a significant number of demanding questions that warranted complex,detailed responses.According to the text,which type of questions was the interviewer asking?

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A)   open
B)   imaginary
C)   direct
D)   closedE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Use secondary questions to probe for further information when the answer to the previous question seemed irrelevant or inaccurate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It is ethical for an interviewer to make a promise with little intention to keep it,because he is not likely to see the interviewee again.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Interviews that gather information from large samples of people in order to learn about customers' preferences are called ____________ interviews.

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A)   journalistic
B)   survey
C)   diagnostic
D)   researchE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

When an interviewer introduces a new topic area,she is using a

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A)   turn-taking question.
B)   primary question.
C)   secondary question.
D)   leading question.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Assume you are in the middle of an employment interview for an administrative assistant's job.You've been a stay-at-home dad (or mom)for the past 10 years,but during the last 2 years you completed an online training program with high grades.During the interview,the interviewer states,"I see you've been at home for 10 years with no real organizational experience." Write an answer in the first person that demonstrates your ability to turn this negative perception into a positive one.

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Question 20

Which of the following is NOT suggested by your text concerning ethical behavior during interviews?

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A)   Because an employment interview may become part of an ongoing workplace relationship, failing to act ethically during the interview could disadvantage you in the long term.
B)   Behaving ethically will serve you well in future interactions.
C)   Behaving unethically in interviews could leave you with a poor reputation.
D)   It is permissible to ignore a few ethical guidelines if it makes the difference between getting a job or not.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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Your text identifies several characteristics that showcase an interview as a special kind of conversation.Which of the following is NOT a special characteristic of interviews?

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In most cases,the interviewer should NOT

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The "PAR" approach refers to

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Tucker was interviewing for a sales position with a local pharmaceutical company.During the interview he was asked a significant number of demanding questions that warranted complex,detailed responses.According to the text,which type of questions was the interviewer asking?

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Often,the person who gets the job offer is the person who

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When an interviewer introduces a new topic area,she is using a

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Use secondary questions to probe for further information when the answer to the previous question seemed irrelevant or inaccurate.

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If you are planning a video interview,arrange an alternate way to contact the other party.

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It is always better to use factual rather than opinion questions.

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"Tell me about your managerial experience" is an example of a closed question.

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The most effective way to get hired is to scan through the newspaper and complete an application at a company's personnel department.

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Interviews that gather information from large samples of people in order to learn about customers' preferences are called ____________ interviews.

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One survey indicates that the leading factor shaping interviewers' initial impressions of the candidates is

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In most cases,the interviewer should NOT

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Tucker was interviewing for a sales position with a local pharmaceutical company.During the interview he was asked a significant number of demanding questions that warranted complex,detailed responses.According to the text,which type of questions was the interviewer asking?

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When an interviewer introduces a new topic area,she is using a

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