Question

which of the following is a characteristic of an unstructured interview?
a. conducted by a professional interviewer
b. focuses on factual information
c. common in small businesses
d. limited information on the interviewee’s personality

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option a: Unstructured interviews don't require a professional interviewer; structured ones might be more formal, so a is incorrect.
• Option b: Unstructured interviews are more open - ended and focus on getting to know the interviewee's personality, thoughts, etc., not just factual info. Structured interviews are more likely to focus on factual info, so b is incorrect.
• Option c: Unstructured interviews are common in small businesses as they are less formal and easier to conduct without a strict format, which fits the nature of small business hiring or interactions.
• Option d: Unstructured interviews actually allow for more exploration of the interviewee's personality as they are less rigid, so d is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Common in small businesses