Jason and Maria are both applying for a sales position at a company that manufactures paper products. Jason was interviewed first. After Maria's interview, they met at a nearby Starbucks and compared experiences. They were amazed when they discovered that both had undergone identical interviews-the same questions were asked and each question was asked in the same order. The hiring company uses _____ interviews in its selection process.
A) Close-ended
B) Functional
C) Structured
D) Open-ended
E) Routine personal

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Both Jason and Maria underwent identical interviews with the same questions asked in the same order, indicating a structured interview. Close-ended and open-ended interviews refer to the types of questions asked, functional interviews focus on specific job-related skills, and routine personal interviews are not a recognized type of interview.

Jason and Maria Are Both Applying for a Sales Position