CPC Professional Ethics & Standards Flashcards

When a recruiter works on a retained search, the primary ethical obligation shifts to:

Answer: The client who has exclusively retained the recruiter

In a retained search, the recruiter owes a fiduciary-like loyalty to the retaining client, prioritizing their specific needs throughout the search.

What is the 'off-limits' rule in executive search ethics?

Answer: Recruiters will not recruit from client companies for a defined period after an engagement

The off-limits rule prohibits recruiters from recruiting employees from a client company for a set period after completing a placement, to protect the client relationship.

Which of the following is considered an ethical use of social media in recruiting?

Answer: Using publicly available professional profiles to identify potential candidates

Using publicly available professional information for sourcing is ethical; accessing private accounts or sharing profiles without consent is not.

A CPC discovers mid-search that a preferred candidate has a material embellishment on their resume. The ethical action is to:

Answer: Disclose the finding to the client and withdraw the candidate

Discovering a material resume inaccuracy obligates the CPC to inform the client and withdraw the candidate to maintain professional integrity.

According to professional standards, what should a recruiter do when they cannot fulfill a search assignment?

Answer: Promptly notify the client and return any unearned fees

When a recruiter cannot fulfill a commitment, professional ethics require prompt client notification and the return of any fees not yet earned.

The CPC certification is maintained through which ongoing requirement?

Answer: Continuing education and adherence to the NAPS code of ethics

CPC certification maintenance requires ongoing continuing education credits and continued adherence to NAPS professional and ethical standards.