ECRE Recruitment Analytics 3

Question 1

A recruitment team wants to reduce bias in hiring decisions using data. Which approach best supports this goal?

Accepted Answer

Structured, anonymized scoring rubrics tracked in an ATS

Answer

Structured rubrics with anonymized data remove subjective variance and create an auditable record that can be analyzed for disparate impact.

Question 2

Which formula correctly calculates 'cost per hire'?

Accepted Answer

(Internal costs + External costs) / Total hires

Answer

The SHRM-defined cost per hire formula sums all internal and external recruiting costs and divides by total hires in the period.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a recruitment funnel analysis?

Accepted Answer

To identify where candidates drop out of the hiring process

Answer

Funnel analysis maps conversion rates at each hiring stage, revealing bottlenecks where candidates disproportionately exit the process.

Question 4

An ECRE candidate reviews a dashboard showing a 'candidate satisfaction score' of 3.2 out of 5. What is the most actionable next step?

Accepted Answer

Segment the score by hiring stage to identify where the experience breaks down

Answer

Segmenting by stage (application, interview, decision) pinpoints specific pain points rather than treating the problem as uniform.

Question 5

Which term describes the use of historical hiring data to forecast future talent needs?

Accepted Answer

Predictive workforce analytics

Answer

Predictive workforce analytics uses historical patterns (turnover, growth rates, skill demand) to project future hiring requirements.

(ECRE) Elite Certified Recruitment Expert Practice Test