CODESP Recruitment and Sourcing Strategies 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which approach to workforce planning MOST directly informs recruitment strategy development?
- Reviewing employee satisfaction survey results
- Forecasting future staffing needs based on organizational goals and turnover data (Correct answer)
- Auditing current payroll expenditures
- Analyzing competitor compensation packages
Correct answer: Forecasting future staffing needs based on organizational goals and turnover data
Workforce planning forecasts supply and demand for labor, giving recruiters a data-driven basis for when and how to source candidates.
Question 2: The '80% rule' (four-fifths rule) in recruitment is used to evaluate:
- Whether job postings meet plain language standards
- Adverse impact of a selection procedure on a protected group (Correct answer)
- The percentage of open positions filled internally
- Minimum passing scores on written examinations
Correct answer: Adverse impact of a selection procedure on a protected group
The four-fifths rule compares selection rates between groups; a rate below 80% of the highest group's rate signals potential adverse impact.
Question 3: Which sourcing approach is MOST appropriate when recruiting for a highly specialized technical role with a small labor market?
- Broad newspaper advertising
- Partnership with professional associations and niche job boards (Correct answer)
- Campus recruiting at general universities
- Internal job postings only
Correct answer: Partnership with professional associations and niche job boards
Niche job boards and professional associations concentrate the small pool of specialized talent, increasing sourcing efficiency.
Question 4: In CODESP examinations, a 'continuous filing' recruitment process means:
- Candidates may apply at any time and are assessed on a rolling basis (Correct answer)
- Applications are accepted only during a fixed open window
- Applicants must reapply every year to remain on an eligibility list
- HR staff continuously updates job descriptions throughout the year
Correct answer: Candidates may apply at any time and are assessed on a rolling basis
Continuous filing allows applications to be accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis rather than during a single restricted period.
Question 5: Which of the following is an example of 'employment branding' as a recruitment strategy?
- Requiring all applicants to complete a branded application form
- Showcasing organizational culture and employee value proposition to attract candidates (Correct answer)
- Trademarking the agency name to prevent competitor confusion
- Posting only branded logos on job boards
Correct answer: Showcasing organizational culture and employee value proposition to attract candidates
Employment branding communicates what makes the organization a desirable employer, attracting candidates who align with its values and culture.
Question 6: When a public agency uses an eligibility list from a previous examination cycle to fill a new vacancy, this practice is known as:
- Lateral transfer
- Reinstatement
- Certification from a ranked list (Correct answer)
- Open competitive examination
Correct answer: Certification from a ranked list
Certification from a ranked list allows agencies to use existing eligible candidates from prior exams to fill vacancies without conducting a new recruitment.
Question 7: Which factor MOST increases the risk of bias entering the recruitment process during resume screening?
- Using structured scoring rubrics tied to job requirements
- Allowing individual reviewers to screen without standardized criteria (Correct answer)
- Conducting blind resume reviews that remove identifying information
- Training screeners on legal and job-related evaluation standards
Correct answer: Allowing individual reviewers to screen without standardized criteria
Unstructured, unstandardized resume review allows individual biases and inconsistent judgments to influence which candidates advance.
CODESP Recruitment and Sourcing Strategies 3
Which approach to workforce planning MOST directly informs recruitment strategy development?