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C232--5.7
WGU HR Section 5.7
Question | Answer |
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What does the "application blank" do? | It seeks information about the applicant's background & current situation. Often referred to as resumes, curriculum vitae (CVs,) or biographical information. Generally used as an initial screen to decide candidates meet minimum requirements. |
What are 4 information points used to obtain information about an applicant? | Application blanks (resumes and curriculum vitae), reference checks, interviews, and written tests. |
What are some questions that should not be in an application blank or interview (8)? | Clergy-person as a reference Children? Ht/wt, unless job-related Marital status Conviction record unless related to the job Nature of any military discharge Age, color, sex, religion, national origin, or race Sexual orientation |
What is a weighted application blank (WAB)? | When some information on the application is given more importance as a predictor of performance than is other information. Often developed through the use of multiple regression analysis. |
Why may an interview not be great for making assessments? | they are not great for making assessments because they are so subjective. In other words, a candidate with excellent potential may be a terrible interviewee and vice versa. |
What must be done if an applicant is denied because of a background check? | If an employer decides not to hire a candidate because of a background check, it must provide a pre-adverse action disclosure that includes a copy of the report and a copy of the applicant’s rights. |
what are work simulations or work sample tests? | known as work simulations or work sample tests, allow organizations to see how the candidates perform under actual work conditions. |