Asked by Francesca Kivitt on May 09, 2024

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Alister, a finance graduate, interviewed for the position of executive financial analyst at an investment firm. He had a one-on-one interview with the head of the finance department. During his interview, Alister was asked by the interviewer to imagine a scenario in which a subordinate and a supervisor, both working on the same project, have a conflict on both personal and professional levels. He was then asked to describe his approach to solving this problem effectively. In this case, Alister attended a:

A) behavioral interview.
B) situational interview.
C) presentation interview.
D) panel interview.

Behavioral Interview

A job interview technique where candidates are asked to describe their past behavior in specific situations, aiming to predict their future behavior and suitability for the position.

Situational Interview

The situational interview is a type of interview, growing in popularity, in which the interviewer asks the applicant questions about a specific situation to see how the applicant reacts.

Executive Financial Analyst

A professional role focused on evaluating financial data and economic trends to guide senior management in making strategic business decisions.

  • Explain the methods of selecting candidates and how accurately they forecast work performance.
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Vikash NayakMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Alister attended a situational interview, as he was asked to describe his approach to a hypothetical scenario, which is characteristic of situational interviews. These types of interviews are designed to assess how candidates might handle specific job-related situations.