Recruitment & Selection Flashcards
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Which sourcing method involves encouraging current employees to refer qualified candidates?
Answer: Employee referral programs
Employee referral programs incentivize current employees to recommend qualified candidates from their professional networks.
What is a 'bona fide occupational qualification' (BFOQ)?
Answer: A legally permissible reason to discriminate based on protected class when essential to the job
A BFOQ is a narrow legal exception allowing an employer to make job decisions based on a protected characteristic when it is essential to job performance.
What is the purpose of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?
Answer: To automate and manage the recruitment and hiring process
An ATS streamlines recruiting by managing job postings, collecting applications, and tracking candidates through the hiring pipeline.
Which background check requires separate written authorization under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)?
Answer: Consumer reports from a third-party agency
The FCRA requires employers to obtain separate written consent before conducting background checks through a consumer reporting agency.
What is 'realistic job preview' (RJP)?
Answer: Providing candidates with accurate information about both positive and negative aspects of a job
A realistic job preview gives candidates an honest picture of the role to reduce turnover by setting accurate expectations.
When conducting a telephone screen, what is the primary HR objective?
Answer: Determine if a candidate meets basic minimum qualifications before an in-person interview
A phone screen efficiently filters out candidates who don't meet minimum requirements, saving time for both parties before a full interview.