Question 1

"Tell me about a time when you cheated in school." This type of interview question is

Accepted Answer

Leading questions are those that suggest an answer or put words in the interviewee's mouth.

Question 2

Sarah took a political survey while at the grocery store. One of the questions asked was, "Do you support raising taxes on those who earn $250,000 a year or more?" This is an example of a(n) question.

Accepted Answer

This is a closed question as it has a specific answer (either yes or no) and does not allow for open-ended responses or elaboration.

Question 3

Whether it is just one person or a group of board members, the person or party asking questions during a planned and purposeful setting is called the

Accepted Answer

The person or party asking questions is typically referred to as the interviewer in a planned and purposeful setting, such as an interview or meeting. Discloser usually refers to the person who provides information, respondent is someone who answers a question, and interviewee is the person being interviewed.

Question 4

An interview is

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An interview is a planned and purposeful interaction between two parties in which questions are asked and answers are given. It is typically formal and structured, with specific goals and objectives in mind. While some interviews may be impromptu or informal, they are not representative of the majority of interviews that take place in professional settings.

Question 5

Nonrestrictive questions designed to give the respondent maximum latitude in formulating an answer are known as what kind of questions? Choose the BEST answer.

Accepted Answer

Nonrestrictive questions are those that do not limit the response in any particular way, allowing the respondent to give an open and flexible answer. Therefore, the best answer would be "open" questions, making choice B the correct option. Primary questions are those used to start a conversation, while secondary questions are used to clarify or probe deeper into a topic. Closed questions, on the other hand, limit the response to a fixed set of options, which is not ideal for nonrestrictive questions.

Question 6

"Why?" "What happened next?" and "How would you describe that?" are all considered _____ questions.

Accepted Answer

These questions are secondary because they follow up on initial questions to gather more detailed information.

Question 7

Questions that reveal nothing of the interviewer's biases, preferences, or expectations are called

Accepted Answer

Neutral questions are designed to gather unbiased information from the interviewee without revealing any bias or expectations of the interviewer. Leading questions suggest a desired answer, open questions allow for more detailed answers, and closed questions typically have a limited set of possible answers.

Question 8

Mel offers the prospective employee he's interviewing an opportunity to ask him questions about the position, company, etc. Mel is in the _________ segment of the interview.

Accepted Answer

Mel is in the closing segment of the interview where he is wrapping up the interview and providing an opportunity for the candidate to ask any final questions.

Question 9

The campus newspaper's editor-in-chief told Emma, a staff reporter, that she had an opportunity to interview the city's mayor about the new initiative called, "Scholarships for Volunteerism." The mayor happened to be on campus, but not for much longer. Because Emma had little time to prepare formal questions, she prepared an outline of topics instead. What type of interview is this?

Accepted Answer

The fact that Emma had little time to prepare formal questions indicates that this is a nonscheduled interview, meaning that it was not planned or scheduled ahead of time.

Question 10

The ________ begins the interview.

Accepted Answer

The opening is the first part of the interview where the interviewer introduces themselves and sets the tone for the conversation. The ice-breaker is a specific type of opening question designed to put the interviewee at ease. The body refers to the main part of the interview where the interviewer asks questions and the interviewee provides responses. The primary question is the most important question in the interview, but it does not necessarily begin the interview.

Question 11

Choose the BEST example of a neutral question.

Accepted Answer

The question in option A is neutral and doesn't have any positive or negative connotations. The other options either have a negative connotation (B and C) or a positive connotation (D).

Question 12

Basil is angry. He feels that Rick is asking ________ questions. As a result, Basil does not think that his answers truly represent his views.

Accepted Answer

The word "leading" suggests that Rick is asking questions that influence or guide Basil's answers in a particular direction, which is causing Basil to feel that his views are not being accurately represented.

Question 13

Skilled interviewers like Bill Moyers and Diane Sawyer often ask follow-up questions based on the interviewee's responses to their primary questions. Although they have prepared initial questions, there is still flexibility and a sense of naturalness to the body of their questions. This is representative of a ________ body.

Accepted Answer

This approach is indicative of a moderately scheduled interview body, where there is a mix of prepared questions and the flexibility to ask spontaneous follow-up questions based on the interviewee's responses, maintaining a balance between structure and adaptability.

Question 14

The major part of the interview occurs during the part known as what?

Accepted Answer

The major part of the interview occurs during the body, where the interviewer and interviewee discuss the topic at hand and exchange information. The introduction is the beginning of the interview, and the conclusion is the end, where final thoughts are exchanged and the interview is wrapped up. Preface is not a part of a typical interview format.

Question 15

While discussing the last batch of job candidates, Kailey asked Mike what he thought of the "smart looking woman in the blue suit." Mike replied, "I don't know. She said all the right things, communicated big plans, yet, she would not look me in the eyes and she rocked back and forth in her seat." In order for that candidate to get the job offer, the job candidate needed to consider

Accepted Answer

The candidate needed to consider that her nonverbal communication must match what she was saying. While she communicated big plans and said all the right things, her lack of eye contact and movement in her seat may have suggested nervousness, lack of confidence, or lack of interest. It is important for job candidates to not only say the right things but also present themselves in a confident and professional manner, matching their verbal and nonverbal communication.

Question 16

Whenever the interviewer summarizes one area of discussion and moves on to another topic, the question they ask at that point is known as the ________ question.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whenever the interviewer summarizes one area of...

Question 17

The clerical supervisor asked Amber to interview candidates for the secretary's position. Being a floor supervisor, Amber is uncomfortable with this assignment. She does not have secretarial experience and is not familiar with the position. To control her nervousness, Amber writes down a detailed and specific list of questions for the candidates to answer. Amber plans to stick with this list and not stray off the topic. What type of interview is Amber planning on using?

Accepted Answer

Amber is planning on using a highly scheduled body interview because she has written down a detailed and specific list of questions and plans to stick with the list without deviating off the topic. This type of interview is highly structured and follows a set pattern of questions.

Question 18

Why am I interested in this position? How important is my work to me? Do I have the necessary background for this job? Could I grow into the position? When starting a job search, you should ask yourself these types of questions during (the)

Accepted Answer

When starting a job search, it is important to perform a self-assessment and ask yourself various questions to determine if the position is a good fit for you and if you have the necessary qualifications for the job. This will help you find a job that is important to you and that you can grow into over time.

Question 19

Abe is concerned that when he reveals he was fired from his last job he won't be considered for the job he really wants, a project manager at a local construction firm. What advice from the textbook should Abe take when tackling a difficult issue, such as job loss, during an interview?

Accepted Answer

The best choice is to offer a straightforward response to the firing without placing blame on others. This shows honesty and integrity, which are valued traits in a project manager. Evading the issue, declining to answer, or leaving the job off the resume all show a lack of honesty and transparency, which could ultimately hurt Abe's chances of getting the job.

Question 20

What document should job candidates send to their prospective employers introducing themselves, explaining their interest in the posted position, describing their qualifications, and trying to create a positive first impression?

Accepted Answer

A cover letter is a document that accompanies a job candidate's resume and introduces themselves, explains their interest in the posted position, describes their qualifications, and tries to create a positive first impression. This document is typically used as the first point of contact with the prospective employer and can help a candidate stand out from other applicants. A career summary and self-assessment are useful tools for a job seeker to evaluate their skills and experience but are not typically sent to prospective employers. The resume complements the cover letter by providing a detailed overview of the candidate's work history, education, and skills.

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