VERIFIED ANSWERS A+ PASS 2026
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What must an interviewer know? - Answer- -about the job that the applicant is seeking
-must learn about each applicant's background and qualifications
How should the interviewer guide the interview? - Answer- Make sure it is focused on
the job and applicant's ability to perform it, rather than personal attributes
Which laws had most effect on interviewing? - Answer- -Title VII of Civil Rights Act
(1964)
-Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) (1967)
-Americans with Disabilities Act (1992)
How have applications changed since the 1960s? - Answer- approx. 2/3 of information
formerly on applications has become inaccessible because of legal constraints
Ideally what should be completed before authorization of posting a new job? - Answer-
Postion description must be updated and thoroughly reviewed
Who is most familiar with an unfilled position? - Answer- the individual who supervises
that position
What should recruiters know? - Answer- They are assumed to know about the position
and what will be expected from employees hired for that position
Typically when does interviewer get resume of application? - Answer- should get it prior
to interview
What is important to note in resumes? - Answer- any gaps in employment, make sure to
ask about these during interview
Where should interviews be conducted? - Answer- -arrange for a place where the
interviewer and applicant are comfortable and can speak without being interrupted
things to consider when picking physical location of interview? - Answer- -seating
should be comfy
-individuals should face one another
-avoid expanses of surface as it can be intimidating
how long should entry position interviews lasts? - Answer- typically 30 mins
, how long should technical and professional interviews last? - Answer- typically an hour
cons of interruptions - Answer- -hamper exchange of information
-can disturb the train of thought
-causes difficulty establishing a conversational rapport
how to prepare opening questions? - Answer- have 3-4 relatively easy, non-threatening
questions to initiate conversation
Timing of interview - Answer- -be on time
-casual tardiness by interviewer displays disregard for value of applicant's time
how to help applicant relax - Answer- -begin interview with small talk
-consider that applicant may be intimidated
-remember that interviewer has psychological upper hand in the situation
-place interview on equal footing
successful interviewes put themselves on an applicant's level of... - Answer- education
and sophistication; choosing words the applicant will understand
important interview objective - Answer- getting the individual to speak about knowledge,
experience, reasons for seeking employment, personal likes and dislikes, and career
goals
manager's role in interviewing - Answer- -be on time
-help applicant relax
-adjust language to accomodate applicant
-avoid both short and open ended questions
-avoid leading questions
-avoid writing during interview
-promise and ensure follow up
Effective questions require individual to speak... - Answer- a full sentence or 2; avoid
short answer questions (ex. yes/no questions)
why should open ended questions be avoided? - Answer- they do not give any guidance
as to how much the applicant should share (ex. "tell me about yourself)
most effective questioning - Answer- requires some thought and can be resonably
answered in 3-4 sentences
avoid leading questions - Answer- interviewers in such a situation often begin to ask
their questions in a manner that encourages an applicant to provide answers they want
to hear
writing during an interview - Answer- -avoid doing this