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mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Researching an organization before an interview

A) will save time during the interview, as the employer won't have to ask as many questions.
B) is a bad idea, as it will limit the organizations opportunity to sell the organization.
C) will show you understand the importance of investigation and analysis.
D) allows you to tell the interviewer how much you know that they may not.
E) leads to fewer questions about you, and more questions about the goals of the organization.

Question 2

A recent survey of hiring professionals revealed that

A) most employers understand that candidates may need to answer their smartphones during the interview, and that doing so has no effect on the outcome.
B) candidates who answer mobile phone calls during interviews are more likely to get the job because they are perceived as busy and important.
C) answering mobile phone calls or texting in the middle of an interview is the most common mistake candidates make during their interviews.
D) candidates who warn the interviewer ahead of time that they might have to answer a call during the interview have a better chance of getting the job than those who do not.
E) phones should be on silent, but it is acceptable to check who the caller is, in the event of an emergency.
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underwood14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) You've already done some initial research to identify companies of interest, but when you're invited to an interview, it's time to dig a little deeper. Making this effort demonstrates your interest in the company, and it identifies you as a business professional who knows the importance of investigation and analysis.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Turn off your smartphone before an interview. It's highly unlikely that you will receive a call that is important enough to interrupt your interview.