Valerie Is Interviewing for a Job She Really Wants

question 56

Multiple Choice

Valerie is interviewing for a job she really wants. However, she also suffers from a high level of social anxiety. During the 30-minute interview, the interviewer twice pauses for several seconds before commenting on what Valerie has said. Based on research findings, how would we expect Valerie to respond to the silence?

• A) She enjoys the few moments in which there is no social interaction.
• B) She says something to keep the conversation going.
• C) She interprets the silence as a sign the interview is not going well.
• D) She uses the time to prepare what she wants to say next.

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Definitions:

Accept

Agreement to the terms of a proposal or offer, thereby creating a binding contract between the parties involved.

Mail Survey

A research method in which questionnaires are sent through postal mail to collect data from respondents.

Prizes

Rewards given for a particular achievement, competition, or lottery, often in the form of money, goods, or titles.

Liability

Legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions, which may result in being required to compensate for harm or damage caused.