Reference Check and Letter of Recommendation
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What percentage of letters of recommendation rate applicants as below average or poor?

  • 5%
  • 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?

    <p>Physical ability tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of job knowledge tests?

    <p>Test job-related knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which sector are job knowledge tests primarily used?

    <p>Public sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a reference check?

    <p>To confirm the accuracy of information provided by an applicant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the risk of negligent hiring?

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

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

    <p>Leniency in the reference check</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recent trend in reference checking?

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

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