What is the difference between a panel interview and a group interview?

Question

a. In a panel interview, several interviewers meet with one interviewee. In a group interview, one interviewer presents to several interviewees.
b. In a panel interview, the interview takes place over the phone. In a group interview, the interview takes place in person.
c. In a panel interview, one interviewer presents to several interviewees. In a group interview, several interviewers meet with one interviewee.
6 points

QUESTION 2

Which of the following is the first step to preparing for an interview?
a. send a thank-you note
b. reread the job posting or description
c. look up average pay for the position
7 points

QUESTION 3

You should bring which of the following to a job interview?
a. high school and college transcripts
b. birth certificate, social security card, bank information
c. résumé, cover letter, portfolio of work
7 points

QUESTION 4

Which of the following is NOT something you should do to prepare for an interview?
a. research the company
b. prepare a speech about what your last position was like
c. practice answering common questions
6 points

QUESTION 5

Which of the following is the best approach for a lunch interview?
a. use your best table manners
b. order the most expensive items on the menu
c. order an alcoholic beverage
6 points

QUESTION 6

Which of the following should you do to prepare for a job interview?
a. practice answering common questions
b. arrange to be in formal or at least semi-formal attire
c. prepare a speech about what your last position was like
6 points

QUESTION 7

“Why do you want this job?” “Where would you like to be in your career five years from now?” “What can you do for us that other candidates can’t?” These are all examples of
a. brainteaser interview questions.
b. behavioral interview questions.
c. basic interview questions.
6 points

QUESTION 8

Which of the following is the best technique to win a face-to-face interview from a screening interview?
a. suggest unfavorable things about the other interviewees
b. compliment the interviewer
c. try to stand out from the competition
6 points

QUESTION 9

Which of the following should you bring with you to a job interview?
a. résumé, cover letter, list of references
b. birth certificate, social security card, bank information
c. a friend or family member
7 points

QUESTION 10

“How did you handle a time when you did something wrong?” “How did you handle giving someone difficult feedback?” “What's the most difficult decision you've made in the last two years and how did you come to that decision?” These are all examples of
a. behavioral interview questions.
b. career development questions.
c. salary questions.
6 points

QUESTION 11

Which of the following is the most effective response to the interview question, “What is your greatest weakness?”
a. “I work too much! I just can’t stop working.”
b. “I can be blunt, so my criticism can come off as harsh. I have been practicing softening my language when I give criticism so I don’t sound rude.”
c. “I have a hard time putting up with bosses who don’t know what they’re talking about. My last boss was really bad.”
6 points

QUESTION 12

You’re preparing for an interview. Which of the following is one of the first things you should do?
a. look up average pay for the position
b. reread the job posting or description
c. send a thank-you note
7 points

QUESTION 13

“Why should we hire you?” “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” “What attracted you to this company?” These are all examples of
a. brainteaser interview questions.
b. basic interview questions.
c. behavioral interview questions.
6 points

QUESTION 14

Maria has a screening interview at a job she really hopes to get. Which of the following is the best strategy for her to land a second interview?
a. compliment the interviewer and send flowers after the interview
b. try to stand out from the competition and send a thank-you note
c. suggest bad things about the other interviewees and emphasize why she is the most capable
6 points

QUESTION 15

Which of the following is the most effective response to the interview question “What is your greatest weakness?”
a. “In the past I haven’t been great at planning and prioritizing tasks. However, I am taking steps to fix that by using a planning app and marking deadlines on my calendar.”
b. “Well, my last boss said I had a problem showing up on time to work.”
c. “My biggest flaw is that I am a workaholic. I just get really involved in a task and can’t stop until it is done. I just work, work, work.”
6 points

QUESTION 16

Which of the following is an ineffective strategy for a phone or web conference interview?
a. ensuring your equipment is fully charged and operational
b. playing a game on your phone or computer during the interview
c. eliminating as much background noise as possible

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the questions you've provided:

QUESTION 1: a. In a panel interview, several interviewers meet with one interviewee. In a group interview, one interviewer presents to several interviewees.

QUESTION 2: b. reread the job posting or description

QUESTION 3: c. résumé, cover letter, portfolio of work

QUESTION 4: b. prepare a speech about what your last position was like

QUESTION 5: a. use your best table manners

QUESTION 6: a. practice answering common questions

QUESTION 7: c. basic interview questions.

QUESTION 8: c. try to stand out from the competition

QUESTION 9: a. résumé, cover letter, list of references

QUESTION 10: a. behavioral interview questions.

QUESTION 11: b. “I can be blunt, so my criticism can come off as harsh. I have been practicing softening my language when I give criticism so I don’t sound rude.”

QUESTION 12: b. reread the job posting or description

QUESTION 13: b. basic interview questions.

QUESTION 14: b. try to stand out from the competition and send a thank-you note

QUESTION 15: a. “In the past I haven’t been great at planning and prioritizing tasks. However, I am taking steps to fix that by using a planning app and marking deadlines on my calendar.”

QUESTION 16: b. playing a game on your phone or computer during the interview

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