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In a scenario where a candidate does not foster positive interactions with their supervisors and coworkers, what is the likely impact on the operations of a section?
In a scenario where a candidate does not foster positive interactions with their supervisors and coworkers, what is the likely impact on the operations of a section?
- Erupt
- Interrupt
- Disrupt (correct)
- Corrupt
During a panel interview, the candidate is assessed by multiple interviewers simultaneously. Which term accurately describes the state of the interview in this setting?
During a panel interview, the candidate is assessed by multiple interviewers simultaneously. Which term accurately describes the state of the interview in this setting?
- Thrown
- Held (correct)
- Established
- Positioned
What action should a candidate prioritize while responding to questions from panelists during an interview?
What action should a candidate prioritize while responding to questions from panelists during an interview?
- Contact (correct)
- Sight
- Arrows
- Avoidance
What is the purpose of employing a stress interview technique in assessing job applicants?
What is the purpose of employing a stress interview technique in assessing job applicants?
What reaction is most likely to introduce a kind of stress during an interview?
What reaction is most likely to introduce a kind of stress during an interview?
During which stage of the hiring process is the screening
interview conducted?
During which stage of the hiring process is the screening
interview conducted?
What action do interviewers typically undertake with an applicant's resume during an interview?
What action do interviewers typically undertake with an applicant's resume during an interview?
What is the primary objective of a company during a selection interview?
What is the primary objective of a company during a selection interview?
Considering project proposals, what aspect needs attention to meet expectations?
Considering project proposals, what aspect needs attention to meet expectations?
In the context of business reports, how is information typically disseminated to the relevant audience?
In the context of business reports, how is information typically disseminated to the relevant audience?
According to the report, what is identified regarding employee preferences for attire at work?
According to the report, what is identified regarding employee preferences for attire at work?
Within a professional environment, what describes the handling of informality a generation ago?
Within a professional environment, what describes the handling of informality a generation ago?
In a formal announcement, what action are employees kindly requested to take concerning smoking?
In a formal announcement, what action are employees kindly requested to take concerning smoking?
Considering the limited time, what specific item could not be discussed?
Considering the limited time, what specific item could not be discussed?
What term describes adding topics under an irrelevant context?
What term describes adding topics under an irrelevant context?
In an emergency, what action did the chairman take?
In an emergency, what action did the chairman take?
What should a clerk carefully ensure about the meetings?
What should a clerk carefully ensure about the meetings?
What decision was reached regarding future meetings?
What decision was reached regarding future meetings?
When asked to describe an employee's background in the engineering industry, what aspect is being referred to?
When asked to describe an employee's background in the engineering industry, what aspect is being referred to?
Inquiring what considerations can be accounted for relating to the existing holiday plans, what inquiry is being made?
Inquiring what considerations can be accounted for relating to the existing holiday plans, what inquiry is being made?
Flashcards
Screening Interview
Screening Interview
Used to see if a candidate matches a position's minimum requirements.
Panel Interview
Panel Interview
An interview where the candidate is interviewed by several people at once.
Stress Interview
Stress Interview
An interview to assess the ability of a candidate to perform under stressful conditions.
Reviewing applications
Reviewing applications
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Personality to Fit
Personality to Fit
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Disrupt Operations
Disrupt Operations
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Make Eye Contact
Make Eye Contact
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Weed out Candidates
Weed out Candidates
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Play Games
Play Games
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Points needing attention
Points needing attention
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Hold Meeting
Hold Meeting
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Relevant Experience
Relevant Experience
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Previous Applications
Previous Applications
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Duration Commitment
Duration Commitment
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Describe Yourself
Describe Yourself
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Personal Attributes
Personal Attributes
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Address Lateness
Address Lateness
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Handle Situation
Handle Situation
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Deliverables
Deliverables
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Decide Dates
Decide Dates
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Study Notes
Business English / Job Interviews
- The first interview screens candidates to see if they meet the minimum qualifications
- Interviewers review the applicant's resume to confirm contained information
- The selection interview is worrisome for those that may have the skills but the company assesses the personality to fit into the group
- Candidates who don't interact well with supervisors and coworkers may disrupt operations
- Group interviews distinguish the heads from followers
- Panel interviews involve several people interviewing the candidate simultaneously
- Candidates should make eye contact with each panel member when answering
- Applicants should be aware of stress interviews for people who are unable to deal with adverse situations and weed them out
- Stress can be introduced by asking strange questions or reacting with silence
- In a stress interview, candidates can play games or refuse bad treatments by terminating the interview
Business English / Business
- There are points that need clarification in a receiving response
- Reports give details of the causes of the trend toward informality
- Employees under 35 prefer to dress casually at work.
- Thirty years ago informality would not have been tolerated
- All employees are asked to refrain from smoking
- There was no time to discuss all the agenda topics after the meeting goes on for three hours
- There's no point in hoping to add important topics at the end of the meeting under tasks
- The chairman was obliged to bring the meeting to a halt because of a fire
- Clerks need to take care of the details any decisions that have been reached during the meeting
- It was postponed until further notice because so few members turned up to the meeting
Business English / Job Interview
- Tell us something about your background in the industry
- Past forms show having 3 different jobs in the last 5 years suggest an applied resume
- What sort of duration of time would stay with us?
- How would you describe yourself in five years time
- Ideas are given of what you believe are your strengths and weaknesses
- Bad time keeping or unpuncuality keeps the managerial post from running smoothly
- How would one handle staff losing their temper and shouting
- Say to a member of staff who always completed their work in late
- Naturally honour any previous holiday arrangements you have made
- Finally do you want to offer any questions to us
Business English / Money
- Grandfathers keep money under their bed in a cash box
- The currency of India is money
- The president stated the situation was very serious due to the economy
- There is a distaste of losing money
- Go to the bank if you need money from the cash machine
- Alan's parent's must be wealthy, they bought him a new car
- The accountant helps my uncle manage my finances
- When the grandfather died, legacy was left in his will
- Employers pay wages into banks
- Lending ten pounds over the weekend means you broke
Business English / Business Expressions
- Company should co-operate and have business with each other
- One that was dismissed from the firm decided to set himself up in business
- They went into business shortly after their children had left home and got married.
- They made it their business to find out the truth
- Honesty means that interfering is none of your business.
- Despite the alterations, the company says it was business as usual
- strange things happening meant there was weird business going on
- Plans should set down to business as soon as possible
- People going along their business were injured by a bomb
- They went out of business within six months despite dreams of being successful
Business English / Applying for that Job
- Interested in applying for the job
- stand as a candidate in the local elections?
- Completely sick with all the noise
- No public transport because the drivers are on strike
- The government has changed its policy and had a complete change of heart
- Shoppers are encouraged with fashionable clothes
- When shares were cheap, they should've been bought up
- Hurry up because patience is running out
- Have you ever tried your hand at running a business?
- After all these years she has decided to take early retirement
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