During an interview, the interviewer does not make eye contact with the candidate, takes phone calls during the interview and asks questions in a challenging style. What type of interview he takes?

• A) Sequential interview
• B) Non-directive interview
• C) Stress interview
• D) Directive interview

Asking an applicant to describe how he/she would handle undeserved criticism from a superior is an example of a:

• A) Stress interview
• B) Behavioral interview
• C) Situational interview
• D) Directive interview

Which one of the following types of job description is written in broad, general terms and may be used for several similar positions in different departments of the same company?

• A) Specific
• B) Special
• C) Generic
• D) Vague

Which one of the following official documents clarifies the role of the incumbent that is expected to accomplish?

• A) Job description
• B) Job evaluation
• C) Job specification
• D) Job allocation

All of the following are types of structured interview, EXCEPT

• A) Biographical interviews
• B) Forward-looking interview
• C) Backward looking interview
• D) Impulsive interview

What does EEO stand for?

• A) Equal Employment Opportunity
• B) Electrical Engineering Occupation
• C) European Economic Organization
• D) Executive Environmental Order

What an interviewer is trying to judge by asking question “Do you respect the views and ideas of others”?

• A) Tangible or measurable skills
• B) Interpersonal skills
• C) Behavior based competencies
• D) Knowledge based competencies

The job description should be written in which tense?

• A) Past
• B) Present
• C) Perfect
• D) Future

Recruiters are advised to prepare a ____________ summary of company benefits as a part of the interview process for giving general information to the prospective employee.

• A) 45 to 60 seconds
• B) 25 to 30 seconds
• C) 35 to 40 seconds
• D) 15 to 20 seconds

To put job candidates at ease is primary objective of which of the following interview stage?

• A) Confirmation stage
• B) Closing stage
• C) Core stage
• D) Rapport building

During which stage of interview, the interviewers can verify what they learned about job-specific competencies during the core stage?

• A) Confirmation stage
• B) Introductory stage
• C) Rapport building
• D) Closing stage

Which stage of interview should be given maximum time?

• A) Core stage
• B) Introductory stage
• C) Confirmation stage
• D) Closing stage

Which one of the following is correct about employment interview?

• A) A meeting with a specific purpose
• B) A social consultation
• C) A debate on employment issues
• D) A process of setting performance goals

In which of the following interview stage, interviewers gather information about job-specific skills, knowledge, behavior, and interpersonal skills?

• A) Introductory stage
• B) Core stage
• C) Closing stage
• D) Confirmation stage

It is usually recommended that during an interview, the interviewer should devote less than ------------- to talking and ------------- to listening.

• A) 25% ; 75%
• B) 10% ; 90%
• C) 60% ; 40%
• D) 75% ; 25%

In which stage of interview the candidates are encouraged to relax and feel at ease with the interviewer?

• A) Confirmation stage
• B) Closing stage
• C) Core stage
• D) Rapport building