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You are correct in assuming that if all interviews are perfect, no candidate will be perfect. This assumption is sufficient but not necessary. A necessary assumption is one which negated would completely shatter the conclusion. Negating this statement would tell us that:
Many candidates will not be the perfect match for the role.
If many candidates will not be perfect for the role, there will be at least some who would be perfect for the role. We cannot rule out this possibility. Therefore, the ambiguous nature of the negated statement proves that the conclusion can either fail or still hold.
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I don't agree with the solution provided.
The option B does not mention that the applicant is hiding his personality traits during the interview, and this fact makes it a completely wrong choice.
Consider this - the applicant might be hiding his personality traits in his resume, his essays as well as his interview!
I think this is a poor quality question.
The option B does not mention that the applicant is hiding his personality traits during the interview, and this fact makes it a completely wrong choice.
Consider this - the applicant might be hiding his personality traits in his resume, his essays as well as his interview!
I think this is a poor quality question.
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The conclusion is that interviews are the most important part of the hiring process, as without them, Lightwave Industries might sometimes hire people whose personalities don't fit the company or position. The assumption in such an argument will likely address the connection between interviews and identifying personality traits.
Analyzing the answer choices:
A. The only purpose of a job interview is to assess the personality of an applicant.
Incorrect. The hiring manager does not claim that personality is the only focus of an interview. This choice is too extreme.
B. An applicant is not able to hide personality traits that may be detrimental to the given position or company.
Correct. The conclusion assumes that interviews can reveal personality traits that are relevant to the company’s decision. If applicants could easily hide these traits, interviews wouldn't be as effective in preventing poor hires based on personality.
C. All interviewers at Lightwave Industries are capable of determining whether a candidate's personality is a good fit for the company and position.
Incorrect. While this may be relevant, it is too specific. The argument does not assume that every interviewer must be perfect at detecting personality fit.
D. Most companies agree that a good personality fit is the most important factor in the job application process.
Incorrect. The hiring manager only discusses Lightwave Industries, not other companies, so this is irrelevant to the argument.
E. Lightwave Industries is not a business for which having a good personality match is a particularly important hiring trait.
Incorrect. This choice contradicts the hiring manager's argument, as the argument depends on personality being an important trait for Lightwave Industries.
Conclusion:
The correct assumption is B, as the hiring manager assumes that interviews are effective in identifying detrimental personality traits that could affect the hiring decision.
Analyzing the answer choices:
A. The only purpose of a job interview is to assess the personality of an applicant.
Incorrect. The hiring manager does not claim that personality is the only focus of an interview. This choice is too extreme.
B. An applicant is not able to hide personality traits that may be detrimental to the given position or company.
Correct. The conclusion assumes that interviews can reveal personality traits that are relevant to the company’s decision. If applicants could easily hide these traits, interviews wouldn't be as effective in preventing poor hires based on personality.
C. All interviewers at Lightwave Industries are capable of determining whether a candidate's personality is a good fit for the company and position.
Incorrect. While this may be relevant, it is too specific. The argument does not assume that every interviewer must be perfect at detecting personality fit.
D. Most companies agree that a good personality fit is the most important factor in the job application process.
Incorrect. The hiring manager only discusses Lightwave Industries, not other companies, so this is irrelevant to the argument.
E. Lightwave Industries is not a business for which having a good personality match is a particularly important hiring trait.
Incorrect. This choice contradicts the hiring manager's argument, as the argument depends on personality being an important trait for Lightwave Industries.
Conclusion:
The correct assumption is B, as the hiring manager assumes that interviews are effective in identifying detrimental personality traits that could affect the hiring decision.
