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Succeeding in the Interview — Quiz

Question 6 • Career Planning and Development

Why would a company hold screening interviews for a job opening?

Answer
A
to help save costs for long-distance applicants
B
to help narrow down the pool of applicants
C
to use a more conversational approach
D
to allow a candidate to showcase their personality

Explanation

Screening interviews are used early in the hiring process to check which applicants meet the job’s basic requirements. This helps the company narrow down the pool before investing time in longer, more detailed interviews. The correct choice is “to help narrow down the pool of applicants.”

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