) Shortly before being interviewed for a job she really wants, Meredith finds that the Human Resources Director was involved in a minor traffic accident during lunch
Should Meredith be concerned that the traffic accident may have a negative influence on the outcomes of the job interview?
A) Yes – research indicates that even experienced interviewers are influenced by their current moods.
B) Maybe – it depends on how much experience the Director has in interviewing job applicants.
C) No – other factors, such as the strength of the applicants who have already been interviewed will strongly outweigh any lingering effect of the Director's mood.
D) Yes – but only if Meredith mentions the accident in a way that accentuates the Director's presumed bad mood.
E) No – research indicates that experienced interviewers are not influenced by accident-related current moods.
Answer: A
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