BADM 301: Ch. 6

A

An example of a behavioral job interview question is: A) "Tell us about a time when you had to fire someone and how you handled it." B) "Where do you see yourself ten years from now?" C) "Would you prefer to work at our West Coast or our East Coast location?" D) "Who is your favorite mentor, and why?"

B

Which of the following is normally a lawful question to ask DURING an employment interview (not as verification submitted after employment)? A) "Which years did you serve in Vietnam, and what type of discharge did you get?" B) "If the company pays for additional schooling, what courses would you like to take?" C) "How did your parents come to this country?" D) "What is your date of birth?"

D

A "BFOQ" is: A) a polite form letter sent to job candidates to let them know they were not selected for the job. B) a type of résumé that is scanned by computers. C) a type of performance appraisal that focuses on behavior, fundamentals, occupational requirements, and quotas. D) a type of question that is legally permissible in a job interview because it focuses on job-related factors.

C

A probable result of thinking constructively about the chance to participate in an interview is A) increased anxiety during the interview. B) overconfidence. C) planning ahead to think of ways to handle the upcoming challenges. D) negative self fulfilling prophecies.

Interview

A two party interaction in which at least one party has a specific, serious purpose and that usually involves the asking and answering of questions:

B

According to your text, which of the following is NOT true about interviewing? A) At least one party has a predetermined reason for participating. B) An interview is less structured than a typical conversation. C) Conversation is directed toward a predetermined goal. D) The interviewee typically does about 70 percent of the talking.

D

Chinda has been invited to a job interview that will be conducted in a behavioral format. She is changing career fields, so she has little specific work experience relevant to the position she is applying for. What should she do? A) Ask if she can have an audition interview instead. B) Decline the interview. C) Look for sample answers on the Internet and memorize them. D) Think of ways to explain how her prior accomplishments are relevant to the job she is seeking

D

During his employment interview, Chen was asked several times to describe challenges he had encountered on his last job and to explain how he handled them. Chen was experiencing a(n)________ interview. A) panel B) audition C) experiential D) behavioral

C

In most interviews (unlike typical conversations),the ratio of speaking turns is uneven. During a typical interview, the interviewee will do about ______ percent of the talking. A) 40 B) 50 C) 70 D) 80

contacts in their personal networks

Instead of using impersonal means to find their jobs, the majority of new hires get offers for employment through:

D

Often, the person who gets the job offer is the person who: A) knows the most about how to get hired. B) has the longest employment history. C) sends out the most résumés. D) has the most technical skills.

B

Sheila was interviewing for her first job as a kindergarten teacher. Her interviewer took her into a kindergarten class and asked her to take over as the teacher for 20 minutes. Sheila was experiencing a(n)_________ interview. A) panel B) audition C) behavioral D) stress

C

The "PAR" approach refers to: A) "prepare," "answer," and "review." B) "personality," "appearance," and "references." C) a method of backing up your interview answers with evidence. D) an honesty test that is frequently administered to potential job candidates.

-Educational background -Work experience -Career goals -Personal traits -Knowledge of organization and the job

What are the five categories of employment interview questions?

A

You enter the interview room and sit down before a group of eight interviewers, each of whom will ask you two questions. This interview is being conducted in a(n)________ format. A) panel B) stress C) audition D) work team