The hiring committee was hiring to replace Craig who was retiring after 35 years. He would be missed and the committee hoped to find just as good a fit as he had been. Is this a problem?

Group of answer choices

Yes, they should wait until they are not as emotional.

Yes, "fit" may cause more interest in likeability than skills

No, Craig is a good standard to find someone just like

No, the new hire will likely be younger, just as good, and earn less

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Question 2

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The resume was excellent and the interview was outstanding. This person certainly feels like an excellent "fit" for this company. Should Casey spend the time trying to track down all three references?

Group of answer choices

Yes, the paperwork and interview are very limited times to get to know someone. It is possible to be misled.

No, Casey is a good judge of character and this one is a winner.

No, applicants only put down people who like them, so why waste time hearing what people have to say.

Yes, it is a company policy and Casey does not want to risk getting fired over such a small thing.

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Question 3

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Lefties Inc uses a keyword software to filter resumes for candidates worth further review. In hiring a new First Line Construction Manager, which words should the filter search for?

Group of answer choices

Building or construction expertise

construction, manager

First line, first-line, construction, manager, construction-manager

construction, building, manager supervisor

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Question 4

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Factory work is hot, hard work. Recently there have been verbal and almost physical fights on the floor. The company is considering using a personality test as part of the hiring process. Should it?

Group of answer choices

No, the primary KSAs of this position are not related to personality.

No, factory workers do not do well on multiple choice tests.

Yes, these tools provide excellent insight into employee interpersonal skills.

Yes, a personality test will help the company avoid volatile employees.

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Question 5

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Abbott Enterprises has a three tiered face-to-face interview process. Is that too much?

Group of answer choices

No, there may initial interview, team interview, and final interview.

Yes, interviewing is expensive, so there should be only one.

No, more interviews prove the applicant is really interested.

Yes, most candidates do not have enough time to keep coming in.

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Question 6

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Which skill is the supervising manager, Cheyenne, demonstrating when asking two more questions about the robot's components in a competition where the applicant placed first?

Group of answer choices

Planning and preparation

Understanding the job

Connecting with the applicant

Active listening

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Question 7

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The entry level sales job required someone ready to hit-the-ground-running. What additional interviewing tests might be used to select the best applicant?

Group of answer choices

a typing test since this requires entering sales.

nothing, they're equally qualified, so it doesn't matter who is chosen

a personality test to determine if the candidate can be aggressive.

a basis math test since sales are in dollars.

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Question 8

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Monster was an excellent web site for job applicants until so many people found out about it. Now there are hundreds of applicants for any position. Should Hazel suggest her company pay for the keyword screening software?

Group of answer choices

Yes, it will scan Resumes for words that match the ad which cuts down the number for personal review.

No, management should not think that machines can replace people.

No, hiring needs a personal touch for "fit."

Yes, all the good results needing this hiring mean they have plenty of money to spend.

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Question 9

1pts

Nancy is wants to ensure that there is a broad evaluation of candidates interviewing for her store. Which of the following is the BEST type of interview to conduct?

Group of answer choices

a panel interview

a one-on-one interview

a series interview

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Question 10

1pts

Phone interviews are frequently conducted by the HR department rather than the hiring manager. Are phone interviews good tools for this?

Group of answer choices

No, face-to-face interviews are the next step.

Yes, HR know more about credentials than hiring managers.

No, after the resume, the hiring manager will know more.

Yes, this is just one early elimination process.

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Question 11

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Shelby knows that it is a company requirement that all new employees formally accept the job offer. Shelby is eager to get this position filled so vacation rotations can start. Won't the employee showing up on Monday be sufficient?

Group of answer choices

Yes, the action of showing up demonstrates agreement to the terms.

No, Shelby should include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

No, a formal signature is often needed. This may be completed on Monday.

Yes, this job duties and pay are pretty standard for the industry.

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Question 12

1pts

Charlie wants to use some creative ways of finding candidates for his Overnight Supervisor position. His best idea is to

Group of answer choices

Hire someone to spin a sandwich board out front

Go to lunch with coworkers and see if they know anyone

Call regular shoppers and see if they know anyone

Use huge websites like Monster only

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Question 13

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Daryl is excited to see an email confirmation of a formal job offer to Desks Inc. The salary is slightly higher than expected. Should Daryl formally accept?

Group of answer choices

No. It sounds like the company's offer is not complete. Benefits and job duties are not addressed.

Yes. Daryl needs to quickly accept and ask how soon the contract can be signed.

No. The first offer is never the best offer. Hesitation may cause Desks Inc to offer a bit more.

Yes. It is better to have any job than no job and this is a good start.

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Question 14

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Laurie, a job applicant, is excited to make it final interviews. Anticipating a firm job offer Laurie make sure her phone had the hiring manager's number and email unblocked and not going to spam. Is this a good precaution?

Group of answer choices

No, Laurie can check for messages to avoid the awkward answering at a noisy bar or somewhere.

Yes, but it is very likely the formal offer may come from Human Relations so Laurie needs to pay attention for other incoming messages.

Yes, too many people block too many numbers.

No, it's a personal line and the company will likely use a formal mailed letter.

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Question 15

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After preparing and agreeing to a list of questions for the interview, why might the interview team still worry that the interview would not be structured enough?

Group of answer choices

A rating system for the responses was not created.

A decision was not made on who was to ask which question.

The questions were not matched to job duties.

An outside consultant did not review the questions.

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Question 16

1pts

A job analysis helps a hiring manager avoid ________.

Group of answer choices

confusing the candidates

candidate selection based on illegal criteria.

having to prepare too long before an interview.

accidentally discriminating against qualified candidates.

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Question 17

1pts

Hiring seems so expensive to the company with placing and ad, screening applicants on paper, calling for phone interviews, and finally a face-to-face interview. Charlie was still uncertain who to hire. Now what?

Group of answer choices

Let Human Resource professional make the final determination.

Conduct a second narrowing interview

Quickly assemble a team to talk this through with.

Create weighted average of all the scores

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Question 18

1pts

Donna entered the interview and was surprised to see six interviewers sitting around a table. What might she expect to happen next?

Group of answer choices

A request to record the interview

A wide ranging discussion of topics related to the job

The group to rotate reading pre-determined questions

Having their full attention since they won't need to take notes

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Question 19

1pts

Norm heard about another company being sued for discrimination. He plans to use structured questions to ensure there can be no confusion from anyone. Which is an example from the interview team?

Group of answer choices

Each member asking a question from a list, with one open ended follow up allowed.

Each member reading from a pre-selected list of questions.

Every team member asking the same number of questions.

Every member having each question reviewed in advance.

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Question 20

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Megan is hiring a new Communications Intern to work on the company web site and a few brochures. What additional information will be helpful to this decision?

Group of answer choices

a writing a sample press release

a formal presentation on her work history

a portfolio of Megan's work

references only related to communications experience

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Question 21

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The interviewing team had a list and rating of knowledge, skills, and abilities to use in review of the 40 job applicants. When this process cut the list to ten, what could be done to make the final selection?

Group of answer choices

See if anyone at the company knows one of the ten.

Add a rating for bonus skills

Phone interview

Work alphabetically for job offers

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Question 22

1pts

Which of the following questions are illegal in an interview?

Group of answer choices

Does your religion allow you to work on Friday nights?

Can you travel overnight out of town?

In what year did you earn your Bachelor's Degree?

What is your preferred name?

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Question 23

1pts

The hospital is hiring an Emergency Room Admissions clerk. What additional activity might help find a good fit?

Group of answer choices

Integrity test to ensure patient record privacy

Role play to ensure the person can handle multiple interactions at once.

Physical test to ensure the person can push a wheelchair.

Personality test to see if the person is calming.

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Question 24

1pts

Sally is trying to sell her job. Which of the following will help?

Group of answer choices

Write few specifics so more individuals apply

Write with a specific person in mind

Write to keep requirements broad

Write common headline

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Question 25

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Which skill is the supervising manager, Sandy, demonstrating when pulling out the job ad, best employee appraisals, and having lunch with a current job holder?

Group of answer choices

Planning and preparation

Active listening

Understanding the job

Connecting with the applicant