CODESP Recruitment and Sourcing Strategies 5

Question 1

Which of the following practices MOST directly supports 'structured outreach' to underrepresented communities in public sector recruitment?

Accepted Answer

Partnering with community colleges, HBCUs, and community-based organizations serving underrepresented groups

Answer

Structured outreach through institutional partnerships with organizations serving underrepresented populations builds pipelines to qualified diverse candidates.

Question 2

A recruitment manager wants to evaluate whether the agency's job postings are reaching a sufficiently diverse audience. The BEST data source for this evaluation is:

Accepted Answer

Applicant self-identification data collected at the point of application

Answer

Applicant demographic self-identification data reveals whether diverse candidates are entering the pipeline, enabling targeted adjustments to sourcing channels.

Question 3

Which term describes the practice of re-engaging former employees as candidates for open positions?

Accepted Answer

Boomerang hiring

Answer

Boomerang hiring refers to rehiring former employees who left on good terms, leveraging their existing organizational knowledge to reduce onboarding time.

Question 4

In civil service recruitment, an 'open competitive examination' is distinguished from a 'departmental promotional examination' primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Eligibility being open to the general public versus restricted to current employees

Answer

Open competitive exams allow any qualified member of the public to apply, while departmental promotionals are limited to current employees seeking advancement.

Question 5

Which of the following is the MOST significant legal risk when using social media to source candidates?

Accepted Answer

Accessing protected class information (race, religion, age) visible on profiles and allowing it to influence selection

Answer

Social media profiles often reveal protected class information; using this information—even inadvertently—in selection decisions creates EEO liability.

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 5