Neve Will Be Using a Structured Interview to Hire Her

question 95

Multiple Choice

Neve will be using a structured interview to hire her new assistant.One of the applicants for the position has requested a phone interview because she lives far from the job site.Based on the existing research,Neve

• A)should be concerned because structured interviews are only effective when administered in person.
• B)has no reason to worry because she can focus more intently on the applicant's responses during a phone interview.
• C)should feel reassured because structured phone interviews have been shown to be predictive of future productivity.
• D)will have to use a written integrity test rather than a structured interview in this situation.

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