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 interviews can also be conducted by professionals. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: Unstructured interviews are more about exploring the interviewee's thoughts, personality, etc., rather than focusing on factual information (which is more typical of structured interviews). So B is incorrect.
• Option C: Unstructured interviews are common in small businesses as they are less formal and easier to conduct without strict protocols, which aligns with small business hiring practices.
• Option D: Unstructured interviews actually allow for more exploration of the interviewee's personality (since they are open - ended), so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Common in small businesses