During a behavioral interview, you'll be asked to :

During a behavioral interview, you'll be asked to
 
  A) answer a specific sequence of questions.
  B) perform work-related tasks in a simulated workplace environment.
  C) deal with a number of questions intended to upset you.
  D) relate specific incidents or experiences from your past.
  E) observe a focus group and then respond to questions about what you saw.

Ques. 2

An employment interview is
 
  A) an unstructured dialogue with a representative from a potential employer.
  B) an easy way for you to learn about the company's operations and markets.
  C) a formal meeting during which you and the interviewer ask questions and exchange information.
  D) a session in which the interviewer talks and you listen.
  E) a well-rehearsed exchange of information between peers.

Ques. 3

Employers use ________ tests to measure a variety of attributes involved in acquiring, processing, analyzing, using, and remembering information.
 
  A) integrity
  B) personality
  C) job skills
  D) mental capacity
  E) cognitive

Ques. 4

Your goal during the interview process should be
 
  A) to get an offer.
  B) to find the right match for your goals and capabilities.
  C) to find the position that pays the most.
  D) to fill an available job opening.
  E) to look first to the largest companies for job openings, then consider smaller companies if those don't work out.

Ques. 5

If you're asked to submit to alcohol testing and drug screening during the hiring process, remember that
 
  A) only government agencies can require those tests.
  B) a majority of companies require them of all applicants.
  C) what you do in your free time will not affect your on-the-job performance.
  D) the Supreme Court has determined that they violate workplace privacy laws.
  E) companies with fewer than 500 employees cannot legally perform them.

Ques. 6

In general, employers are looking for two things: proof that a candidate can handle the responsibilities of the position and
 
  A) excellent references.
  B) high employment test scores.
  C) evidence that the person will fit in with the organization.
  D) long-term commitment to the organization.
  E) evidence of a long-term commitment.

Ques. 7

Employers use structured questionnaires, tests, and sophisticated job simulations during interviews because these tools
 
  A) guarantee that every candidate, regardless of position applying for, has been interviewed in the exact same way as every other candidate.
  B) can be administered during job fairs and other external recruiting events.
  C) reduce the risk of favoritism.
  D) can closely mimic actual job skills.
  E) are less expensive than other hiring practices.

Ques. 8

Which type of interview would be likely to include a question such as, You seem wholly unqualified for this job, and your answers have been terrible so far. Why should we continue with this?
 
  A) Stress
  B) Structured
  C) Screening
  D) Situational
  E) Panel