Which of the following statements is most likely true?
A)Interpersonal skills are difficult to judge from phone interviews.
B)Phone interviews can generate spontaneous answers from candidates.
C)Candidates prefer phone interviews more than face-to-face interviews.
D)Interviewers usually judge candidates the same in phone and face-to-face interviews.

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B)Candidates, who are often surprised by an unexpected call from the recruiter, tend to give answers that are spontaneous. Phone interviews can actually be more accurate than face-to-face interviews for judging an applicant's interpersonal skills. In a typical study, interviewers tended to evaluate applicants more favorably in telephone versus face-to-face interviews, particularly where the interviewees were less physically attractive. The applicants themselves preferred the face-to-face interviews.

Which of the Following Statements Is Most Likely True