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1. An employment selection interview is done for the purpose of
a. screening prospective employees for an organization.
b. assessing a person, event, or situation by gathering information.
c. reviewing past work.
d. handling a complaint or grievance.
2. When Becky's business asked her to address the media on the evening news about their new product, she was very willing. She prepared a complete statement explaining all of the new features of the product, the benefits, and the cost structures. She was surprised later to watch the segment and see herself on the air only pictured saying, "It is a great new product." What might have happened?
a. Becky's statement was too complex and detailed for a media sound bite.
b. The producers probably thought she did not know what she was talking about.
c. Becky was dressed too nicely.
d. The new product was not a good product so the media did not want to cover it.
3. When Arnold conducts interviews, he prefers to ask very broad questions at first, and then move towards specific questions later. After these direct questions, though, Arnold often finds it worthwhile to finish with questions that are more open-ended in order to clarify certain points. Arnold favors which type of question sequence?
a. Pyramid
b. Inverted
c. Hourglass
d. Diamond
4. When addressing a grievance interview, which of the following is important?
a. Keeping information confidential.
b. Using mostly hearsay.
c. Recognizing that any situation can be worked out if the two people just sit down and discuss it.
d. Avoiding forgiving anyone until he or she has adequately compensated you.
5. A good interviewee will be prepared to explain how they would handle a situation or illustrate an answer with a personal experience.
a. True
b. False