As an Applicant, Which of the Following Should You Do

question 15

Multiple Choice

As an applicant, which of the following should you do in preparation for your interview?

• A) Be prepared to show your critical powers and independence by making notes on the weaknesses of management practice in your previous position.
• B) Overspend on expensive clothes and accessories, as appearance is the most critical factor in winning a job.
• C) Ring your referees and pressure them to give you a good appraisal if called upon by the employer.
• D) Make sure your mind is full of detailed arguments supporting your application and try to talk about them as much as possible in the interview.
• E) Prepare some points that anticipate criticisms of your age, your experience or your employment record.

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Definitions:

Negligent Hiring

A legal claim made against an employer for hiring an individual they either knew or should have known was likely to pose a risk of harm to others, based on their background or qualifications.

Legally Insolvent

The condition of being unable to pay debts as they fall due or having liabilities that exceed the value of assets.

Fiduciary Duty

A legal obligation to act in the best interest of another party, usually in a financial context.

Operation of Law

Changes in rights or obligations that occur automatically due to established legal rules, without the need for action or agreement by individuals.