Jason and Maria Are Both Applying for a Sales Position

question 72

Multiple Choice

Jason and Maria are both applying for a sales position at a company that manufactures paper products. Jason was interviewed first. After Maria's interview, they met at a nearby Starbucks and compared experiences. They were amazed when they discovered that both had undergone identical interviews-the same questions were asked and each question was asked in the same order. The hiring company uses _____ interviews in its selection process.

• A) Close-ended
• B) Functional
• C) Structured
• D) Open-ended
• E) Routine personal

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