12 Questions
What distinguishes a structured interview from an unstructured interview?
Source of questions is a job analysis and all applicants are asked the same questions
Which type of interview allows the interviewers to ask personal questions rather than job-related ones?
Unstructured interview
What is a common characteristic of structured interviews?
All applicants are asked the same questions
Which type of interview provides interviewers with the most flexibility in their questioning approach?
Unstructured interview
What is a potential disadvantage of unstructured interviews compared to structured interviews?
Lack of consistency in evaluating candidates
Which factor is NOT a determinant of the structure of an interview?
Interviewer's mood
What is the main difference between return interviews and serial interviews?
The passing of time between the first and subsequent interviews
Which type of interview allows multiple applicants to answer questions simultaneously?
Panel interviews
What is a common drawback of unstructured interviews according to the text?
Primacy effects on decision-making
Why do telephone interviews fall short compared to face-to-face interviews according to the text?
Inability to use visual cues for evaluation
In panel interviews, what distinguishes them from group interviews?
Number of interviewers asking questions
What is one advantage highlighted in being interviewed immediately after an applicant who performed poorly?
Avoiding contrast effects
Learn about the main factors that vary in employment interviews, including structure, style, and medium. Understand the differences between structured interviews, which follow a standardized format based on job analysis, and unstructured interviews, where questions are more open-ended.
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