Interviewing Basics

Which of the following is a characteristic of a structured interview?

b. Has a planned set of questions

A _____ is useful when performing large applicant screenings, because employers can use scores to quickly identify the best applicants to interview.

b. computerized pre-employment test

Employment assessments are only used during the hiring phase of employment.

F

It is always the interviewee's fault if an interview is bad.

F

The interview is an informal meeting between the employer and the job applicant.

F

An employer can refuse to hire you if you refuse a drug screening test or background check.

T

If a company is in New York City, and a qualified applicant lives across the country in California, what would be the most cost effective interview format to use?

a. Distance interview

Direct interview requests include of all of the following techniques EXCEPT:

a. Requesting an interview through an employment agency

A(n) _____ is a consumer report that employers use to screen potential employees and check their credit, history, and legal status.

a. background check

Which of the following is a characteristic of an unstructured interview?

c. Common in small businesses

A _____ is an employment test that evaluates your specific job-related abilities, such as typing speed. It is recommended that you sharpen or improve these abilities before an interview.

c. skills test

How can you prepare for a background check?

d. All of the above

Which of the following people would be considered a gatekeeper?

d. All of the above

Indirect interview requests include of all of the following techniques EXCEPT:

d. Requesting an interview during a telephone call to the employer

This interview type is used to determine which applicants have the necessary qualifications and will continue to the next level of interviews.

d. Screening interview