Author Question: An LPN/LVN applicant wishes to use knowledge of interpersonal styles to his benefit during a job ... (Read 93 times)

saliriagwu · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

An LPN/LVN applicant wishes to use knowledge of interpersonal styles to his benefit during a job interview. He assesses the interviewer to be a results-focused person. Which behavior should he adopt?

a. Answer the interviewer's questions in detail.
b. Try to interject information about himself as a person (e.g., his hobbies).
c. Look for ways to interject humor into the interview.
d. Keep answers to the point and relatively brief.

Question 2

As the interview at the long-term care facility is coming to a close, the interviewer asks the applicant, What questions may I answer for you? Which question would be most likely to create a favorable impression?

a. After completing the orientation, when will the first pay raise be given?
b. Will it be possible to tour a unit such as the one to which I would be assigned?
c. What will happen if I can't meet the outcomes for the competency-based orientation?
d. Do you have tuition reimbursement for courses toward my next degree?

stanleka1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The LPN/LVN will supply answers without belaboring the point. Moving things along appeals to results-oriented people. Answering the interviewer's questions in detail and trying to interject personal information are not the best ideas. Results-oriented people like shorter, well-organized answers that do not deviate from the topic. Results-oriented people may have a sense of humor, but it's better not to risk being seen as not serious.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
This request shows genuine interest in the facility. Asking when the first pay raise will be given indicates you are most interested in salary. Asking what will happen if orientation outcomes cannot be met creates a negative impression. Asking if tuition reimbursement is provided is not as negative as asking when the first pay raise will be given but should be deferred to a later time.