Question 1

You have cleared four rounds of grueling interviews at Steadfast Solutions and have been asked to come for one last meeting with Edward Simmons,V.P.of Finance.At this stage of recruitment,Mr.Simmons is most likely to be concerned with ________.
A)your previous job experience
B)your educational background
C)selling you the benefits of joining Steadfast Solutions
D)checking your references
E)reviewing your persuasion skills

Accepted Answer

C)At the final evaluation, often by a higher-ranking executive, the objective is often to sell you on the advantages of joining the organization.

Question 2

An interview where the job candidate is criticized or provoked is a type of ________.
A)stress interview
B)structured interview
C)screening interview
D)situational interview
E)guided interview

Accepted Answer

A)A stress interview is designed to unsettle the candidate and reveal how well the candidate can handle stressful situations.

Question 3

Kelly has scheduled her screening interview for tomorrow and she has requested the interviewer to conduct it over the phone.Since the interview is via telephone Kelly should ________.
A)dress formally because it is still a formal meeting
B)work on her verbal and non-verbal skills
C)make sure that her answers are elaborate and detailed
D)schedule it for a time when she can be focused and free from interruptions
E)not bother to have her résumé with her, because the interviewer will not ask for it over the phone

Accepted Answer

D)If your screening interview will take place by phone, try to schedule it for a time when you can be focused and free from interruptions. To succeed at a telephone interview, make sure you treat it as seriously as an in-person interview. Be prepared with a copy of all the materials you have sent to the employer, including your résumé and any correspondence.

Question 4

Aaron has cleared the selection round and in the next round,he will be interviewed by a group of interviewers.This kind of interview is a(n)________.
A)guided interview
B)structured interview
C)open-ended interview
D)panel interview
E)group interview

Accepted Answer

D)In a panel interview, you meet with several interviewers at once.

Question 5

You have been assigned the duty of recruiting candidates for your team,by conducting open-ended interviews.During the interview,which of these strategies would you apply?
A)The candidates would be asked a series of questions in a predetermined order.
B)The candidates would only be given written tests.
C)You would make sure that the candidates do not ask any questions, so that more applicants can be interviewed.
D)You would initiate questions but base further questions on the candidate's reply.
E)You would avoid upsetting the candidates.

Accepted Answer

D)In open-ended interviews, the interviewer adapts his or her line of questioning
based on the answers the applicant gives and any questions they may ask. Even though it may feel like a conversation, remember that it's still an interview, so keep your answers focused and professional.

Question 6

During an interview in Innova Co.for a team manager position,the applicant was asked to lead a brainstorming session.This kind of interview would be classified as a(n)________.
A)screening interview
B)behavioral interview
C)working interview
D)stress interview
E)open-ended interview

Accepted Answer

C)A working interview is the most realistic type of interview. You actually perform a job related activity during the interview. You may be asked to lead a brainstorming session, solve a business problem, engage in role playing, or even make a presentation.

Question 7

You have been asked to hire 10 consultants for H.Q.Services,but the company insists that you need not conduct preliminary screening interviews,because they believe that it may lengthen the hiring process.Which of these arguments could help convince them about the benefits of preliminary screening interviews?
A)Screening interviews help companies to thoroughly investigate their applicants.
B)They can give multiple tests at the screening round.
C)It will help them in restricting the number of applications they would receive.
D)They can narrow the field of applicants.
E)They can hire more candidates, as a reserve.

Accepted Answer

D)The screening stage filters out applicants who are unqualified or otherwise not a good fit for the position.

Question 8

In the selection round of interviews,your best approach is to ________.
A)stick to brief, yes or no answers
B)relate your training and experience to the organization's needs
C)inquire about salary and benefits
D)identify top candidates and underplay their skills
E)inquire about benefits and bonus

Accepted Answer

B)The selection stage helps the organization identify the top candidates from all those who qualify. During these interviews, show keen interest in the job, relate your skills and experience to the organization's needs, listen attentively, and ask insightful questions that show you've done your research.

Question 9

During interviews,the ________ helps the organization identify the top candidates from all those who qualify.
A)follow-up stage
B)screening stage
C)ice breaker stage
D)final stage
E)selection stage

Accepted Answer

E)The next stage of interviews, the selection stage, helps the organization identify the top candidates from all those who qualify. During these interviews, show keen interest in the job, relate your skills and experience to the organization's needs, listen attentively, and ask insightful questions that show you've done your research.

Question 10

Michael needs to hire two computer programmers for his team.For the interviews,his best approach would be to ________.
A)insist all applicants get their laptops
B)forego the screening process, because it doesn't apply to programmers
C)restrict the number of applicants to ten
D)ask the applicants to write a code for an assigned task, so that he can compare their work
E)use a conversational tone in the interview

Accepted Answer

D)Michael should conduct a structured interview, so that he can compare answers from multiple candidates. In a structured interview, the interviewer (or a computer program)asks a series of questions in a predetermined order. Structured interviews help employers identify candidates who don't meet basic job criteria, and they allow the interview team to compare answers from multiple candidates.

Question 11

Eucalygen Technologies (E.T.)is recruiting young,creative and talented individuals to fill their vacancies.As an applicant for this job your objective should be to ________.
A)mirror company objectives
B)answer elaborately to confirm your fit for the position
C)conduct research on their customer base
D)find out if the job is a right match for your goals and capabilities
E)be boastful and sell yourself

Accepted Answer

D)The employer's objective is to find the best talent to fill available job openings, and your objective is to find the right match for your goals and capabilities.

Question 12

In ________ interviews you are asked to relate specific incidents and experiences from your past.
A)working
B)stress
C)behavioral
D)screening
E)structured

Accepted Answer

C)In behavioral interviews you are asked to relate specific incidents and experiences from your past.

Question 13

In a(n)________ interview,the interviewer (or a computer program)asks a series of questions in a predetermined order.
A)open-ended
B)structured
C)unguided
D)panel
E)group

Accepted Answer

B)In a structured interview, the interviewer (or a computer program)asks a series of questions in a predetermined order. Structured interviews help employers identify candidates who don't meet basic job criteria, and they allow the interview team to compare answers from multiple candidates.

Question 14

During interviews,the objective of the ________ is to sell you on the advantages of joining the organization.
A)introduction stage
B)selection stage
C)ice breaker stage
D)final stage
E)screening stage

Accepted Answer

D)The objective of the final stage is often to sell you on the advantages of joining the organization.

Question 15

Indus Tec is hiring market analysts for the automobile industry.You have applied for this position and have been asked to appear for a screening interview.During the screening interview you would ________.
A)ask as many questions as possible, interviews are about knowing the organization too.
B)keep your answers short while differentiating yourself from other applicants
C)give elaborate and descriptive answers so that the interviewer is aware of your attention to detail
D)keep a low profile because the time to differentiate yourself from other candidates is yet to come
E)insist on a computer-based screening system

Accepted Answer

B)Time is limited in screening interviews, so keep your answers short while providing a few key points that differentiate you from other candidates.

Question 16

Nicole has cleared seven rounds of interviews in three days and she still hasn't been offered the job.In her previous organization she cleared two rounds of interviews and she got the job.Nicole should ________.
A)be worried because she may not be offered this job
B)commend herself on getting this far and persevere through the rest of the rounds
C)express her concern to the organization
D)insist that further rounds be conducted on the telephone, to save her the trouble of commuting
E)let the company know that she can attempt only one more round

Accepted Answer

B)Most employers interview an applicant multiple times before deciding to make a job offer. At the most selective companies, you might have a dozen or more individual interviews across several stages. Depending on the company and the position, the process may stretch out over many weeks, or it may be completed in a matter of days.

Question 17

Jason has just cleared the final round of the interview and was told that he will be sent the offer letter by email.Jason should ________.
A)congratulate himself and look forward to his offer letter
B)insist that the offer letter be hand-delivered to him
C)request that they also let him know about it on the phone, as further confirmation
D)call them back frequently
E)request that the offer letter be given immediately, because he may not be in town

Accepted Answer

A)If the interviewers agree that you're a good candidate, you may receive a job offer, either on the spot or a few days later by phone, mail, or email.

Question 18

Beth and Ruby need to know,which of their short-listed candidates are good with problem solving while working as a team.Which of these interview formats would you suggest?
A)panel interview
B)group interview
C)behavioral interview
D)stress interview
E)structured interview

Accepted Answer

B)Group interview is suitable for this scenario, then Beth and Ruby can observe how the candidates interact and assess them.

Question 19

During an interview,if several candidates are asked to discuss a certain topic with each other it is a(n)________.
A)guided interview
B)structured interview
C)open-ended interview
D)panel interview
E)group interview

Accepted Answer

E)In a group interview, one or more interviewers meet with several candidates simultaneously. A key purpose of a group interview is to observe how the candidates interact.

Question 20

Realistic job simulation tests ________.
A)cannot mimic actual job skills
B)fail to give applicants an idea of what the job might be like
C)should not be used for testing applicants' skills in decision-making scenarios
D)are used in email and IM interviews
E)are good tools for online interviews

Accepted Answer

E)Online interviews can range from simple structured questionnaires and tests to sophisticated job simulations that are similar to working interviews. These simulations help identify good candidates, give applicants an idea of what the job is like, and reduce the risk of employment discrimination lawsuits because they closely mimic actual job skills.

Quiz 14: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

You have cleared four rounds of grueling interviews at Steadfast Solutions and have been asked to come for one last meeting with Edward Simmons,V.P.of Finance.At this stage of recruitment,Mr.Simmons is most likely to be concerned with ________.

An interview where the job candidate is criticized or provoked is a type of ________.

Kelly has scheduled her screening interview for tomorrow and she has requested the interviewer to conduct it over the phone.Since the interview is via telephone Kelly should ________.

Aaron has cleared the selection round and in the next round,he will be interviewed by a group of interviewers.This kind of interview is a(n) ________.

You have been assigned the duty of recruiting candidates for your team,by conducting open-ended interviews.During the interview,which of these strategies would you apply?

During an interview in Innova Co.for a team manager position,the applicant was asked to lead a brainstorming session.This kind of interview would be classified as a(n) ________.

In the selection round of interviews,your best approach is to ________.

During interviews,the ________ helps the organization identify the top candidates from all those who qualify.

Michael needs to hire two computer programmers for his team.For the interviews,his best approach would be to ________.

Eucalygen Technologies (E.T.) is recruiting young,creative and talented individuals to fill their vacancies.As an applicant for this job your objective should be to ________.

In ________ interviews you are asked to relate specific incidents and experiences from your past.

In a(n) ________ interview,the interviewer (or a computer program) asks a series of questions in a predetermined order.

During interviews,the objective of the ________ is to sell you on the advantages of joining the organization.

Indus Tec is hiring market analysts for the automobile industry.You have applied for this position and have been asked to appear for a screening interview.During the screening interview you would ________.

Nicole has cleared seven rounds of interviews in three days and she still hasn't been offered the job.In her previous organization she cleared two rounds of interviews and she got the job.Nicole should ________.

Jason has just cleared the final round of the interview and was told that he will be sent the offer letter by email.Jason should ________.

Beth and Ruby need to know,which of their short-listed candidates are good with problem solving while working as a team.Which of these interview formats would you suggest?

During an interview,if several candidates are asked to discuss a certain topic with each other it is a(n) ________.

Realistic job simulation tests ________.