CIR Study Guide 2026
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📋 CIR Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CIR Topics to Study (37)
✍️ Sample CIR Questions & Answers
1. A staffing firm recruiter agrees to only send candidates of a specific race to a client who informally requests it. This arrangement is:
Both the client requesting racially exclusive candidate referrals and the staffing firm complying are violating Title VII; the 15-employee threshold applies to the staffing firm's own employment decisions, not third-party discrimination.
2. A recruiter uses the search string: 'software engineer' AND ('Python' OR 'Django') NOT 'junior'. What results will this return?
The string requires 'software engineer' plus at least one of 'Python'/'Django' while filtering out any profiles that include the word 'junior'.
3. What is the role of LinkedIn in social media recruiting?
LinkedIn plays a crucial role in social media recruiting by serving as the premier professional networking platform. It allows recruiters to connect directly with professionals based on their detailed profiles, skills, and experience. Recruiters can use advanced search filters to source candidates, engage in direct messaging, and build relationships with both active and passive job seekers, making it invaluable for talent acquisition.
4. A recruiter asks a candidate about their visa sponsorship needs during a phone screen. This is generally considered:
Asking whether a candidate requires visa sponsorship is legally permissible because it pertains to work authorization, not national origin.
5. What is a 'Talent Community' in social media recruiting?
A Talent Community is an opt-in network of engaged candidates who want to hear about future openings, allowing recruiters to nurture relationships before roles open.
6. What is a 'talent pool' in the context of recruiting CRM technology?
A talent pool is a pre-qualified group of candidates maintained in a CRM so recruiters can quickly engage them when matching positions open.
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