Essentials of Business Communication (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337386494
Author: Mary Ellen Guffey, Dana Loewy
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 14.2AAC
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To determine: To deepen understanding and be prepared for Group calls/Cattle-call interviews.
Introduction/case summary (question specific): Group calls/ Cattle- call interviews are quite stressful from a prospective candidate’s perspective. However, it’s quite effective and efficient from the employer’s point of review as a quick ranking of candidates can be done.
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