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Types of Employment Interviews: Structured vs. Unstructured

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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?

Unstructured interview Signup and view all the answers

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

Lack of consistency in evaluating candidates Signup and view all the answers

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

Interviewer's mood Signup and view all the answers

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

The passing of time between the first and subsequent interviews Signup and view all the answers

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

Panel interviews Signup and view all the answers

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

Primacy effects on decision-making Signup and view all the answers

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

Inability to use visual cues for evaluation Signup and view all the answers

In panel interviews, what distinguishes them from group interviews?

Number of interviewers asking questions Signup and view all the answers

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

Avoiding contrast effects Signup and view all the answers