A Recent Survey of Hiring Professionals Revealed That

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Multiple Choice

A recent survey of hiring professionals revealed that

• A) candidates who warn the interviewer ahead of time that they might have to answer a call during the interview have a better chance of getting the job than those who do not.
• B) candidates who answer mobile phone calls during interviews are more likely to get the job because they are perceived as busy and important.
• C) most employers understand that candidates may need to answer their mobile phones during the interview, and that doing so has no effect on the outcome.
• D) answering mobile phone calls or texting in the middle of an interview is the most common mistake candidates make during their interviews.

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