The First Few Seconds of an Interview

question 2

Multiple Choice

The first few seconds of an interview

• A)are of little importance as the applicant is just settling in for the exchange of information.
• B)are not noticed by the interviewer who is preparing for the questions to be asked.
• C)are vitally important, as the interviewer forms an impression of the applicant that is difficult to change.
• D)are the only part of the interview that really matter to the interviewer.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony and conformity results in irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcomes.

Increased Performance

An improvement in the efficiency, output, or quality of a process or system.

Increased Information

An enhanced or augmented amount of data or knowledge made available for a particular subject or area.

Groupware

Software that supports collaborative group work, such as sharing documents and communication among team members.