CODESP Interviewing Techniques and Methods 2

Question 1

Which interview format is most likely to yield legally defensible hiring decisions under EEOC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Structured behavioral interview with standardized scoring

Answer

Structured behavioral interviews with standardized scoring criteria are most defensible because they apply consistent, job-related criteria to all candidates.

Question 2

In a STAR-based behavioral interview, what does the 'R' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Result

Answer

STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result — the four components candidates should address in behavioral responses.

Question 3

An interviewer consistently rates candidates higher after seeing an impressive resume before the interview. This exemplifies which bias?

Accepted Answer

Halo effect

Answer

The halo effect occurs when a positive impression in one area (resume) unduly influences ratings in other areas (interview performance).

Question 4

What is the primary advantage of using multiple interviewers in a panel format?

Accepted Answer

It reduces individual interviewer bias and increases reliability

Answer

Panel interviews reduce individual bias and increase inter-rater reliability by averaging perspectives across multiple trained evaluators.

Question 5

Which question type directly assesses a candidate's past behavior as a predictor of future performance?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral question

Answer

Behavioral questions ask candidates to describe specific past experiences, based on the premise that past behavior predicts future behavior.

CODESP - Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures Practice Test

CODESP - Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures Practice Test

CODESP Interviewing Techniques and Methods 2