Types of Employment Interviews: Structured vs. Unstructured
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What distinguishes a structured interview from an unstructured interview?

  • Interviewers have the freedom to ask anything and may assign points at their discretion
  • The interviewers are required to ask about personal life matters
  • There is no consistency in questions asked to applicants
  • Source of questions is a job analysis and all applicants are asked the same questions (correct)
  • Which type of interview allows the interviewers to ask personal questions rather than job-related ones?

  • Group interview
  • Panel interview
  • Structured interview
  • Unstructured interview (correct)
  • What is a common characteristic of structured interviews?

  • All applicants are asked the same questions (correct)
  • Applicants are asked different questions
  • Questions are not related to the job
  • No scoring key is used
  • Which type of interview provides interviewers with the most flexibility in their questioning approach?

    <p>Unstructured interview (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of unstructured interviews compared to structured interviews?

    <p>Lack of consistency in evaluating candidates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT a determinant of the structure of an interview?

    <p>Interviewer's mood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between return interviews and serial interviews?

    <p>The passing of time between the first and subsequent interviews (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of interview allows multiple applicants to answer questions simultaneously?

    <p>Panel interviews (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common drawback of unstructured interviews according to the text?

    <p>Primacy effects on decision-making (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do telephone interviews fall short compared to face-to-face interviews according to the text?

    <p>Inability to use visual cues for evaluation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In panel interviews, what distinguishes them from group interviews?

    <p>Number of interviewers asking questions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage highlighted in being interviewed immediately after an applicant who performed poorly?

    <p>Avoiding contrast effects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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