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What is a potential downside of honesty tests?
What is a potential downside of honesty tests?
- They do not provide any useful information about the candidate
- They are not relevant to most job positions
- They are too time-consuming to administer
- They are unreliable as candidates may guess the right answers (correct)
In what way do social networking websites contribute to the hiring process?
In what way do social networking websites contribute to the hiring process?
- They administer cognitive ability tests to candidates
- They provide a platform for calling references
- They help gather information about a candidate (correct)
- They conduct physical tests for candidates
What type of work samples are considered an excellent way of assessing a candidate's performance?
What type of work samples are considered an excellent way of assessing a candidate's performance?
- Drug tests
- Writing samples (correct)
- Personality tests
- Physical strength tests
Microsoft emphasizes company culture fit over fit with other team members.
Microsoft emphasizes company culture fit over fit with other team members.
Managers reviewing résumés should be concerned with the concept of disparate impact, as discussed in Chapter 4 “Recruitment”.
Managers reviewing résumés should be concerned with the concept of disparate impact, as discussed in Chapter 4 “Recruitment”.
What is the benefit of using a selection model based on a statistical approach?
What is the benefit of using a selection model based on a statistical approach?
How does the selection table aid in the candidate evaluation process?
How does the selection table aid in the candidate evaluation process?
What should individuals consider when viewing Facebook content from an interviewer’s perspective?
What should individuals consider when viewing Facebook content from an interviewer’s perspective?
An aptitude test measures how well someone might be able to do ______.
An aptitude test measures how well someone might be able to do ______.
What should be included in the employment agreement or offer letter?
What should be included in the employment agreement or offer letter?
