The longest phase of a job interview is usually

A) the warm-up.
B) the question-and-answer stage.
C) the close.
D) none; all are about the same length.

The question-and-answer stage is typically the longest part of a job interview because this is where the interviewer asks a series of questions to gather information about the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates are also given time to ask questions and provide additional information, which can extend this phase of the interview.