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8. A ______ maintains that if someone believes a particular outcome will take place,
actions will often lead to its fruition.
9. “Where are your parents from?” is an illegal interview question. How might you
answer this question using a tactful refusal strategy?
10. “How did you injure your leg?” is an illegal interview question. How might you
answer this question using a direct but brief answer strategy?
11. “Where do you go to church?” is an illegal interview question. How might you
answer this question using a tactful inquiry strategy?
12. “Do you have children?” is an illegal interview question. How might you answer this
question using a neutralize concern strategy?
13. “Is English your native language?” is an illegal interview question. How might you
answer this question using an exploit the question strategy?
14. One of the five things an interviewee must do during the conclusion of an interview
is ask questions. Why is this important and how can this help the interviewee?
15. One of the five things an interviewee must do during the conclusion of an interview
is reinforce qualifications and enthusiasm. Why is this important and how can this help
the interviewee?
16. One of the five things an interviewee must do during the conclusion of an interview
is inquire about the schedule. Why is this important and how can this help the
interviewee?
17. One of the five things an interviewee must do during the conclusion of an interview
is offer thanks. Why is this important and how can this help the interviewee?
18. One of the five things an interviewee must do during the conclusion of an interview
is offer thanks. Why is this important and how can this help the interviewee?
19. ______ are a type of closed question that forces an interviewee to select one of two
responses such as yes or no.
20. ______ interviews are interviews in which a problem is isolated and solutions are
generated.
21. ______ interviews are interviews conducted by someone with expertise in a given
Essay
1. Explain what the authors mean by “establishing proxemics,” and give an example.
2. Explain the difference between primary and secondary questions during an
employment interview.
3. Explain the difference between directive and nondirective interviews.
4. Give two examples of the kind of questions a job candidate should be able to answer
about himself or herself prior to a job interview.
5. Explain the areas of life for which some interview questions are generally considered
to be illegal.
6. Explain what leading questions are, and provide two examples.
7. Explain what helping interviews are, and provide two examples.
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8. Explain what neutral questions are, and provide two examples.
9. What does Merton’s self-fulfilling prophecy mean, and how can it be applied to an
interview?
10. What is a cover letter and what are the four purposes?
11. What are directive interviews? Provide an example.
12. What are nondirective interviews? Provide an example.
13. One common question in interviews is “Tell Me a Little About Yourself.” How should
the interviewee answer this question?
14. One common question in interviews is “What Are Your Greatest Strengths?” How
should the interviewee answer this question?
15. One common question in interviews is “What Are Your Greatest Weaknesses?” How
should the interviewee answer this question?
16. One common question in interviews is “What Do You Know About This
Organization?” How should the interviewee answer this question?
17. One common question in interviews is “Why Do You Want to Work Here?” How
should the interviewee answer this question?
18. One common question in interviews is “What Is Your Ideal Job?” How should the
interviewee answer this question?
19. One common question in interviews is “Why Do You Want to Leave Your Current
Job?” How should the interviewee answer this question?
20. One common question in interviews is “What Are Your Expectations in Terms of
Salary?” How should the interviewee answer this question?
21. One common question in interviews is “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?”
How should the interviewee answer this question?
22. One common question in interviews is “Why Should We Hire You?” How should the
interviewee answer this question?
23. Discuss the importance of greetings and appropriate proxemics at the beginning of
the interview.
24. Why should the interviewee gather information about the organization and about the
profession before the interview?
25. Why should the interviewee prepare questions to ask the interviewer before the
interview?
26. Why and how should the interviewee practice the interview?
27. During the interview, discuss the importance of personal appearance.
