Question 1

The interviewee is given more freedom and is encouraged to talk when they asked _______________________.&#10;A) closed-ended questions&#10;B) leading questions&#10;C) secondary questions&#10;D) open-ended questions

Accepted Answer

Open-ended questions allow the interviewee to express their thoughts and opinions freely without being limited by the question. This encourages more detailed and insightful answers. Closed-ended questions only require short and factual responses, while leading questions may bias or influence the interviewee's answer. Secondary questions are follow-up questions to clarify or expand on a previous answer.

Question 2

A professional resume ______________________________.&#10;A) is a well-written letter expressing job interest&#10;B) can be as long as needed&#10;C) should reflect your research about the company&#10;D) should include contact information and employment history

Accepted Answer

A professional resume should include contact information (such as name, phone number, email), employment history (including job titles, dates of employment, and descriptions of job responsibilities and achievements), and educational background. While it is important to research the company and tailor your resume to the specific job you are applying for, this is not the only component of a professional resume. Additionally, a professional resume should be concise and typically no more than 1-2 pages in length.

Question 3

Sometimes the choice of interviewee is obvious, but other times you will need to ____&#10;A) ask your colleague to pick an interviewee for you&#10;B) do research to identify the right person to interview&#10;C) pick a name from a hat&#10;D) put the interviewing process off for a couple months

Accepted Answer

Doing research to identify the right person to interview is the best option. This ensures that you are speaking to someone who is knowledgeable about the topic and can provide valuable insights. Asking a colleague to pick an interviewee for you may not result in the best fit, picking a name from a hat is arbitrary and may not result in someone who can provide valuable information, and putting off the interviewing process for a couple of months may cause further delays in your project.

Question 4

It is a bad idea to use e-mail to send resumes and cover letters.

Accepted Answer

It is a common practice to submit job applications via email including resume and cover letter. However, it is important to format them appropriately, ensure proper grammar and spelling, and use a professional email address.

Question 5

An interview protocol is ________________________________.&#10;A) an ordered list of questions that have been selected to meet the purpose of the interview&#10;B) when you prepare an appropriate introduction and greeting that takes local customs into account&#10;C) knowing when to avoid insensitive topics&#10;D) questions that introduce one of the major topics of the interview conversation

Accepted Answer

An interview protocol is a structured list of questions that have been carefully chosen to achieve the goals of the interview. It is the backbone of a successful interview, setting the tone for the conversation and ensuring that all relevant topics are covered.

Question 6

It is inappropriate to discuss salary or benefits during an interview.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is inappropriate to discuss salary or...

Question 7

It is inappropriate to discuss salary or benefits during an interview.

Accepted Answer

It is considered unprofessional to discuss salary or benefits during an interview until an offer has been made.

Question 8

In order to be fair when interviewing, it is a good idea to ______________________.&#10;A) ask all applicants the same or similar questions&#10;B) avoid looking at resumes and references until after you have face-to-face interview&#10;C) interview a few people who you assume are unqualified&#10;D) asking each applicant a different set of questions

Accepted Answer

Asking all applicants the same or similar questions ensures consistency and fairness in the interview process. It also allows for a more objective evaluation of candidates based on their responses to the same questions.

Question 9

&#34;What are your plans for the company now that you've gained so much publicity?&#34; is an example of a(n) ________________.&#10;A) open-ended question&#10;B) follow-up question&#10;C) leading question&#10;D) closed-ended question

Accepted Answer

This is an open-ended question because it allows for the interviewee to provide a detailed response rather than a one-word answer. It is not leading as it does not suggest a specific answer and is not closed-ended as it does not require a simple yes or no response.

Question 10

Conducting an interview requires that you first prepare by doing research.

Accepted Answer

Conducting an interview successfully requires thorough preparation, which includes researching the topic and the person being interviewed. This helps the interviewer to ask informed questions and engage in meaningful conversation.

Question 11

Secondary questions are usually _________________.&#10;A) pre-planned&#10;B) spontaneous&#10;C) obscure&#10;D) ambiguous

Accepted Answer

The answer of Secondary questions are usually _________________.&#10;A) pre-planned&#10;B) spontaneous&#10;C)...

Question 12

&#34;How old were you when you went into business for yourself?&#34; is an example of a(n) _______________________.&#10;A) closed-ended question&#10;B) follow-up question&#10;C) leading question&#10;D) open-ended question

Accepted Answer

The answer of &#34;How old were you when you went...

Question 13

When you answer a complex question with a single word answer, you might be misinterpreting an open question as a ____&#10;A) closed-ended question&#10;B) leading question&#10;C) primary question&#10;D) neutral question

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you answer a complex question with...

Question 14

Interviews are highly structured, meaning ________________________________.&#10;A) the questions to be asked are determined ahead of time&#10;B) they involve only facts, not opinions&#10;C) they are the most formal kind of communication&#10;D) they involve both verbal and nonverbal communication

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interviews are highly structured, meaning ________________________________.&#10;A) the...

Question 15

If the interviewer wants a person to express his or her feelings and ideas in detail, the interviewer will avoid using ________________.&#10;A) open-ended question&#10;B) follow-up questions&#10;C) leading questions&#10;D) closed-ended questions

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the interviewer wants a person to...

Question 16

&#34;How angry were you when she asked you to rewrite your proposal?&#34; is an example of a(n) ___________________.&#10;A) open-ended question&#10;B) follow-up question&#10;C) leading question&#10;D) closed-ended question

Accepted Answer

The answer of &#34;How angry were you when she asked...

Question 17

Which of the following should not be done when conducting an interview?&#10;A) confirm credentials&#10;B) ask permission to record&#10;C) listen carefully&#10;D) let the interview go on as long as it needs to

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following should not be...

Question 18

Open questions are broad-based questions that prompt the interviewee to respond with whatever information he or she wishes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Open questions are broad-based questions that prompt...

Question 19

&#34;You were really upset when Chrissie got divorced, weren't you?&#34; is an example of a(n) _________________.&#10;A) open-ended question&#10;B) follow-up question&#10;C) leading question&#10;D) primary question

Accepted Answer

The answer of &#34;You were really upset when Chrissie got...

Question 20

Introductory questions about each major interview topic are called primary questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Introductory questions about each major interview topic...

Question 21

Which of the following is not an appropriate interview follow-up action?&#10;A) self-assessing your performance&#10;B) requesting feedback on your performance if you do not get the job&#10;C) writing a thank-you note&#10;D) requesting information on other candidates if you do not get the job

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not an...

Question 22

What is the difference between open-ended questions and closed-ended questions? Why would an employer choose to use one or another?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the difference between open-ended questions...

Question 23

When being interviewed, you should ________________________.&#10;A) immediately ask about salary and benefits&#10;B) answer questions quickly, as the interviewer has a limited amount of time&#10;C) make sure you answer all questions with as much detail as possible&#10;D) be enthusiastic and ask questions

Accepted Answer

The answer of When being interviewed, you should ________________________.&#10;A) immediately...

Question 24

Describe the steps in developing an interview protocol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the steps in developing an interview...

Deck 18: Appendix- Interviewing