Reference Check and Letter of Recommendation

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What percentage of letters of recommendation rate applicants as below average or poor?

25%

10%

Less than 1% (correct)

Which ethical guideline should reference providers follow regarding the relationship with the person they are recommending?

Exaggerate the relationship

Explicitly state the relationship (correct)

Avoid mentioning the relationship

Keep the relationship confidential

What is an example of psychomotor ability?

Oral comprehension

Depth perception

Control precision (correct)

Color discrimination

Which type of test is often used for jobs requiring physical strength and stamina?

Physical ability tests Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of job knowledge tests?

Test job-related knowledge Signup and view all the answers

In which sector are job knowledge tests primarily used?

Public sector Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a reference check?

To confirm the accuracy of information provided by an applicant Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a reference and a letter of recommendation?

A reference is an oral opinion, while a letter of recommendation is a written opinion Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of negligent hiring?

The organization may be found liable if the employee later commits a crime Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the low validity of references and letters of recommendation?

Leniency in the reference check Signup and view all the answers

What is the recent trend in reference checking?

Employers are Googling applicants' names to find more information Signup and view all the answers