1. You are asked where you will be in 5 years time. The interviewer is mostly interested in your

A. Dedication to the company
B. Ability to set goals
C. Imagination

2. You are asked to talk about what is more important in your life. Which of the following would be the best answer?

A. Career
B. Family
C. Recreation

3. You are asked to describe what you understand by 'position'. The interviewer wants to know that you are aware of your position's

A. Authority
B. Responsibilities
C. Salary

4. You are asked many questions about socially undesirable behaviors such as

"Have you ever told a lie, even to avoid hurting someone's feelings?"

The interviewer is trying to identify

A. Fakers
B. Flawless employees
C. Employees who have overly optimistic beliefs about themselves

5. You are asked if you agree with the following statement

"I am interested in learning ways of handling stress in the workplace"

Which of the following would be the best answer?

A. Agree
B. Neutral
C. Disagree

6. You are asked to talk about your parents. What is the most probable reason for this question?

A. It is important that your parents approve of the job.
B. There may be a job opening for the parents
C. A parent's values often reflect those of the candidate.

Answers

1. A. The interviewer is looking to assess your commitment to the company. You have to establish how your long term plans relate to your job.

2. A. Employers realize that dedicated employees are a company's greatest asset and are essential to the success of any enterprise.

3. B. Responsibilities

4. A. Faking is often detected through special test scales. These questions are aimed at behaviors that are very common but undesirable and it is highly unlikely that someone who denies many of these behaviors is being truthful. By admitting that you are capable of socially undesirable behavior you are showing that you are actually an honest person for answering the question truthfully.

5. B. The best answer to give would be 'neutral'. Agreeing with the statement could show that you have difficulty controlling stress. Disagreeing with the statement could show that you are not interested in learning new things.

6. C. A parent's values often reflect those of the candidate.