Mary Is Interviewing a Fresh College Graduate for a Position

question 11

Multiple Choice

Mary is interviewing a fresh college graduate for a position on her team. By the second question, she realizes that the boy is nervous and tense. So she takes a step back and begins to explain the job, the role, and the expectations from the person in that role. She does all this with a smile and in a relaxed manner. Her aim is to get the interviewee into a relaxed mood and then begin to ask him questions. What was Mary doing through these gestures?

• A) Creating a comfortable atmosphere
• B) Setting goals
• C) Acquiring situational knowledge
• D) Preparing for communication

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