The Difference Between the Situational Interview and the Behavioral Description

question 30

Multiple Choice

The difference between the situational interview and the behavioral description interview is that

• A)there is no difference, the terms are synonymous.
• B)the situational interview is for technical positions, while the behavioral description interview applies to upper-level management positions.
• C)the situational interview is hypothetical, while the behavioral description interview is based upon actual experience.
• D)the behavioral description interview is hypothetical, while the situational interview is based upon actual experience.

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Definitions:

FIFO System

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