Ross is being interviewed for an entry-level financial analyst position at a well-known asset management company. Ross is asked questions about the current state of the U.S. stock market, the current net worth of certain financial firms, and concepts such as IPOs and mergers from a set of predetermined questions that the interviewer has prepared. This is an example of a(n) ________ interview.
A) structured
B) in-basket
C) work-sample
D) exit
E) nondirective

Question

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A structured interview involves asking predetermined questions in a standardized manner, which is what is described in the scenario. In contrast, an in-basket interview would involve giving the candidate a sample of work tasks to complete, a work-sample interview would involve the candidate completing a miniature version of the job, an exit interview would be conducted when an employee is leaving the company, and a nondirective interview would allow the candidate to guide the conversation.

Ross Is Being Interviewed for an Entry-Level Financial Analyst Position