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) 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.
c) Yes, but only if Meredith mentions the accident in a way that accentuates the director's presumed bad mood.
d) No, research indicates that experienced interviewers are not influenced by accident-related current moods.
a
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