CODESP Recruitment and Sourcing Strategies

Question 1

Which sourcing strategy is MOST effective for reaching passive candidates who are not actively job searching?

Accepted Answer

Direct outreach via professional networking platforms

Answer

Direct outreach through platforms like LinkedIn targets passive candidates who are not actively searching but may be open to opportunities.

Question 2

In the context of CODESP-aligned hiring, what does 'validity evidence' primarily support during recruitment?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrating that selection tools predict job performance

Answer

Validity evidence demonstrates that the selection instruments used are job-related and predictive of successful job performance.

Question 3

An organization notices that its applicant pool lacks diversity despite broad outreach. The BEST corrective action is to:

Accepted Answer

Analyze which sourcing channels yield diverse applicants and expand those

Answer

Analyzing sourcing channel effectiveness and expanding channels that yield diverse candidates addresses the root cause without compromising job-relatedness.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes a targeted recruitment strategy?

Accepted Answer

Focusing recruitment efforts on specific groups or channels likely to produce qualified candidates

Answer

Targeted recruitment directs resources toward specific sources or populations most likely to yield qualified, diverse applicants.

Question 5

When developing a recruitment plan for a public sector agency, which element is typically REQUIRED by civil service regulations?

Accepted Answer

Publicly posting the job announcement for a minimum period

Answer

Civil service rules generally require public job announcements to be posted for a defined period to ensure equal access and competition.

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 Recruitment and Sourcing Strategies