As Interviewees, We Are Generally Advised to Handle Interviews with Proper

question 129

Multiple Choice

As interviewees, we are generally advised to handle interviews with proper preparation and a "never budge under pressure" attitude. If the applicant is asked a difficult question during an interview, which of these actions is the most appropriate to tackle that question?

• A) The applicant acknowledges the difficulty of the question and humbly refrains from answering it.
• B) To maintain spontaneity, the applicant starts off with a witty retort and vaguely builds an answer.
• C) At the cost of delaying the response, the applicant first considers the implications of the question and only then answers.
• D) The applicant skillfully reverts the question back to the employer and asks her opinion on the issue.

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account on the balance sheet, estimating the amount of receivables that are expected to be uncollectible.

Uncollectible Accounts Receivable

Debts owed to a company that are considered unlikely to be recovered, often due to the debtor's inability to pay.

Debit Balance

An accounting entry that represents a situation where debits are greater than credits in an account, often indicating assets or expenses.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that reduces the total receivables balance to reflect accounts that may not be collectible.