Author Question: According to some studies, how soon is the decision on whether or not to pursue a candidate made? ... (Read 23 times)

hubes95 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

According to some studies, how soon is the decision on whether or not to pursue a candidate made?

A) Within 1 hour of contact with the candidate
B) Within 45 minutes of contact with the candidate
C) Within 20 minutes of contact with the candidate
D) Within 5 minutes of contact with the candidate
E) Within 20 seconds of contact with the candidate

Question 2

Which of the following is the most important stage during the interview process?

A) Planning
B) Opening
C) Warm-up
D) Questions and answers
E) Follow-up

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Studies suggest that many interviewers make up their minds within the first 20 seconds of contact with a candidate. Don't let your guard down if the interviewer engages in what feels like small talk; these exchanges are every bit as important as structured questions.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Of the three stages, the warm-up is the most important, even though it may account for only a small fraction of the time you spend in the interview. Studies suggest that many interviewers make up their minds within the first 20 seconds of contact with a candidate. Don't let your guard down if the interviewer engages in what feels like small talk; these exchanges are every bit as important as structured questions.