Talent Acquisition Flashcards

What is an 'employer brand' in the context of talent acquisition?

Answer: The organization's reputation as a place to work

Employer brand is the perception job seekers and employees hold about the organization as an employer, influencing attraction and retention.

Which background-check law requires employers to obtain written consent before conducting a consumer report?

Answer: Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

The FCRA requires employers to obtain written authorization from the applicant before ordering a background check through a consumer reporting agency.

What is 'yield ratio' in recruiting?

Answer: Percentage of applicants who advance from one stage to the next

Yield ratio tracks the proportion of candidates who move forward at each recruiting funnel stage, helping identify bottlenecks.

The practice of referring current employees' contacts for open positions is known as:

Answer: Employee referral program

Employee referral programs incentivize current staff to recommend qualified candidates from their professional networks.

Which US federal law prohibits employers with 100+ employees from interfering with union organizing during a plant closing?

Answer: WARN Act

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires 60-day notice before mass layoffs or plant closings for covered employers.

What is 'realistic job preview' (RJP) designed to accomplish?

Answer: Reduce turnover by honestly portraying job demands and culture

An RJP presents both positive and negative aspects of a role so candidates self-select appropriately, leading to better fit and lower early attrition.