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Job Interview

By Dorozhkina Galina, 1076/2

Types of Interview: Stress Interview One-On-One Interview Screening Interview Lunch Interview Committee Interview Group Interview Telephone Interview Informational Interview The General/Structured Interview

Stress Interview

Stress interviews are used to see how the jobseeker handle himself. You may be sarcastic or argumentative, or may keep him waiting. You may also lapse into silence at some point during the questioning, this is used as an attempt to unnerve the jobseeker.

to lapse into silence – замолкать, умолкать

to attempt – попытаться

to unnerve – лишить присутствия духа

One-On-One Interview

In a one-on-one interview, it has been established that the jobseeker has the skills and education necessary for the position.

Screening InterviewA screening interview is meant to weed out unqualified candidates. Providing facts about the skills is more important than establishing rapport. Interviewers will work from an outline of points they want to cover, looking for inconsistencies in the jobseeker's resume and challenging his/her qualifications.

to mean – предназначать

to weed out – отсеивать

to establish rapport with smb. — установить контакт с кем-л.

inconsistency – противоречивость

to challenge – ставить под сомнение

Screening Interview

Committee Interview

The jobseeker will have to face several members of the company who have a say in whether he/she is hired. The interviewers are looking for how the jobseeker apply his/her knowledge and skills to a real-life situation.

whether – ли

Group Interview

A group interview is usually designed to uncover the leadership potential of prospective managers and employees who will be dealing with the public. The front-runner candidates are gathered together in an informal, discussion-type interview. A subject is introduced and the interviewer will start off the discussion.

prospective – предполагаемый

to gather - собираться

Group Interview

Questions you may useInterview Questions for Financial

Services1. Define free cash flow. 2. Define EVA. 3. What is the difference between purchase and

pooling accounting methods? 4. What do you think about the market?/Talk to

me about the stock market. 5. Tell me about some investment books you’ve

read lately.

Questions you may use

Fixed Income Currency - Foreign Exchange Investment Management Sales and Trading General

Fixed Income 1. Graph the price yield relationship of bonds.2. What is duration/Macaulry duration/Modified

duration? Show me.

3. How would you explain credit spread? Currency - Foreign Exchange

1. What is the yen/dollar exchange rate today? Where do you think it will be in one year and why?

2. One plus one half plus one fourth plus one eighth . . . gets closer to a certain number. What is the number and why?

Investment Management 1. Tell me about your own portfolio. What is your

investment strategy? (answer in technical terms)

2. If you are given a market or an industry, what would be the steps to evaluate them?

Sales and Trading 1. What are the qualifications needed to be a

good salesman?

2. How would you make a customer like you even if you don’t like them?

General1. What is the Federal Fund rate today?

2. Give me a business idea.

Illegal Interview Questions Age? Date of Birth?

Example of Illegal Questions

Possible Legal Alternatives

How old are you? Are you over the age of 18?

When is your birthday? Can you, after employment, provide proof of age?

In what year were you born?

In what year did you graduate from college/high school?

Illegal Interview Questions Marital/ Family Status (often alludes to sexual

orientation)

Example of Illegal Questions Possible Legal Alternatives

Are you married or do you have a permanent partner?

With whom do you live?

How many children do you have? Would you be willing to relocate if necessary?

Are you pregnant? Travel is an important part of the job. Do you have any restrictions on your ability to travel?

Do you expect to become have a family? When? How many children will you have?

Do you have responsibilities or commitments that will prevent you from meeting specified work schedules?

Illegal Interview Questions Personal



How tall are you? Are you able to lift a 50-pound weight and carry it 100 yards, as that is part of the job?

How much do you weigh?

Illegal Interview Questions Disabilities



Do you have any disabilities?

Have you had any recent illness or operations?

Are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations?

Please complete this medical questionnaire.

Will you be able to carry out in a safe manner all job assignments necessary for this position?

Illegal Interview Questions National Origin/ Citizenship



Where were you/your parents born?

What is your native language?

Do you have any language abilities that would be helpful in doing this job?

What is your country of citizenship?

Are you authorized to work in the United States?

Are you a US citizen?

Illegal Interview Questions Arrest Record



Have you ever been arrested?

Have you ever been convicted of ____ crime? (Legal if the crime is reasonably relevant to the job; e.g. embezzlement for a banking job.)

Illegal Interview Questions Military Service

Example of Illegal Questions Possible Legal Alternatives

What type of discharge did you receive?

In what branch of the Armed Forces did you serve?

What type of training or education did you receive in the military?

Illegal Interview Questions Affiliations



What clubs or social organizations do you belong to?

Do you go to church? List any professional or trade groups or other organizations that you belong to that you consider relevant to your ability to perform this job.

Illegal Interview Questions Race/Color/Religion



All questions are illegal. Are you available for work on saturday and Sunday?

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