Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Flashcards

Which sourcing strategy is most effective for reaching passive candidates who are not actively job searching?

Answer: Employee referral programs and professional networking

Passive candidates are best reached through trusted networks and referrals, as they are not scanning job boards.

A structured interview is best defined as:

Answer: A standardized set of job-related questions asked of all candidates in the same order

Structured interviews use predetermined, consistent questions for all candidates, improving reliability and legal defensibility.

Under the EEOC's Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, a selection tool has adverse impact if the selection rate for a protected group is less than what fraction of the highest-scoring group's rate?

Answer: 4/5 (80%)

The four-fifths (80%) rule states that adverse impact is indicated when a protected group's selection rate is less than 80% of the highest group's rate.

Which of the following is an example of a realistic job preview (RJP)?

Answer: Sharing both positive aspects and genuine challenges of the role with candidates

A realistic job preview gives candidates an honest picture of the job to improve self-selection and reduce early turnover.

Which federal law requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities?

Answer: Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act

Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act mandates affirmative action and non-discrimination for individuals with disabilities by federal contractors.

An organization uses a pre-employment cognitive ability test. To ensure content validity, the test must:

Answer: Measure skills and knowledge directly required to perform the job

Content validity requires that the assessment directly reflects the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for job performance.