CERs Recruitment Strategies & Best Practices 3

Question 1

An employer asks a recruiter to screen out candidates who 'seem like they might leave for grad school soon.' What is the ethical issue?

Accepted Answer

It may constitute discrimination based on marital or family status in states with those protections

Answer

Speculating about candidates' future educational plans can mask discriminatory assumptions about gender, age, or family status depending on the jurisdiction.

Question 2

What is the ethical recruiter's responsibility when a candidate discloses a disability during the interview process?

Accepted Answer

Keep the information confidential and focus only on the candidate's qualifications

Answer

Under the ADA, a candidate's disability disclosure must be kept confidential and cannot be used as a basis for disqualification absent a legitimate, job-related reason.

Question 3

Which metric BEST measures the quality of a recruiter's sourcing strategy over time?

Accepted Answer

Quality-of-hire scores correlated with source of candidate

Answer

Tracking quality-of-hire by source reveals which channels yield candidates who perform well and stay, enabling data-driven sourcing decisions.

Question 4

A recruiter is conducting a retained search and wants to poach candidates from the client's direct competitors. Which ethical boundary applies?

Accepted Answer

Recruiters must obtain written client authorization before approaching any competitor employee

Answer

In a retained search, the client's strategic interests may require prior approval before approaching specific competitor firms to avoid diplomatic or legal complications.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'slate' or 'shortlist' in best-practice recruitment?

Accepted Answer

To present a curated group of qualified candidates who reflect objective, job-relevant criteria

Answer

A well-constructed shortlist demonstrates the recruiter's evaluative judgment and provides the client with a manageable, qualified pool for final selection.

(CERs) Certified Ethical Recruiters Practice Test

(CERs) Certified Ethical Recruiters Practice Test

CERs Recruitment Strategies & Best Practices 3