Talent Sourcing and Recruitment Flashcards
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A recruiter discovers that a candidate's resume contains a gap in employment of 18 months. What is the BEST approach?
Answer: Ask the candidate directly about the gap during the screening call to understand the context
Employment gaps may reflect legitimate reasons such as caregiving, education, or health; a direct, neutral question provides context for an informed decision.
Which of the following is the BEST example of a customized staffing solution?
Answer: Designing a dedicated on-site recruiting team and customized pre-screening process tailored to a single client's high-volume needs
Customized staffing means tailoring the entire service model — including sourcing, screening, and delivery — to a specific client's unique requirements.
What does 'quality of hire' measure?
Answer: The performance, retention, and overall value a new hire delivers relative to expectations
Quality of hire is a post-hire metric assessing whether the placed candidate performs well and stays, validating the effectiveness of the sourcing and selection process.
A staffing firm partners with a client on an exclusive retained search. What does 'retained' mean in this context?
Answer: The client pays an upfront fee and works exclusively with that firm for the search
In a retained search, the client pays a portion of the fee upfront, securing the firm's dedicated resources and exclusivity for that search.
Which of the following interview formats is MOST effective at predicting future job performance?
Answer: Structured behavioral interview with consistent, standardized questions
Structured behavioral interviews use consistent, job-relevant questions and scoring rubrics, which research shows produce the highest predictive validity for job performance.
Under OFCCP regulations, federal contractors must maintain records of applicants primarily to:
Answer: Demonstrate non-discrimination in hiring through adverse impact analysis
OFCCP requires federal contractors to track applicant flow data so they can demonstrate that their selection processes do not disproportionately screen out protected groups.
When evaluating a candidate's cultural fit for a client, a recruiter should:
Answer: Assess alignment with the client's stated values, work environment, and team dynamics using objective criteria
Evaluating cultural fit objectively using the client's defined values and work style criteria improves retention without introducing discriminatory bias.