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Set 4: Inferences

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

A study of job interviews found that candidates who arrived early and made small talk with the receptionist were more likely to receive job offers. The receptionists weren't involved in hiring decisions, but hiring managers often asked them for informal impressions.

What does the study suggest about the hiring process?

A. Only formal qualifications matter in hiring.
B. Informal interactions can influence hiring outcomes.✓ Correct
C. Receptionists make all hiring decisions.
D. Arriving late improves job prospects.

Detailed Explanation

Receptionists weren't decision-makers, but their impressions were sought—informal interactions affected outcomes.

Key Evidence:

• "asked them for informal impressions"

• "more likely to receive job offers"

Why others are wrong: A (Informal factors proved influential.), C (They 'weren't involved in hiring decisions.'), D (Arriving early correlated with success.).

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