In a face-to-face interview with a manager, a candidate is asked how he would dismiss a group of employees during a lay-off if he was the HR manager. This would be an example of a(n) _____ interview.
A) situational
B) cognitive
C) psychiatric
D) technical
E) informal

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The question presents a hypothetical scenario (the lay-off) and asks the candidate to describe how they would handle it. This is a classic example of a situational interview question, which assesses how well the candidate can apply their knowledge and skills to specific work situations. The other answer choices (cognitive, psychiatric, technical, informal) do not fit the context of the question.

In a Face-To-Face Interview with a Manager, a Candidate Is