application forms

Question 1

forms must:

1. rely on _ (2) to identify items that predict the _ of interest
2. begin with a _ (2) to ensure that only _ questions are posed

Answer 1

empirical analysis, outcome, job analysis, job-related

Question 2

reduce _ self-reported information:

1. _ applicants that false information may be grounds for _, even if hired
2. inform them that information will be _
3. have applicants sign a _ certifying the _ of information

Answer 2

distorted, warn, dismissal, checked, statement, accuracy

Question 3

_ questions on the application may not be better

Answer 3

more

Question 4

questions to ask:

1. will this question produce _ (2)?
2. is this information really _?
3. is there any invasion of _?
4. is it in line with _ (3)?

Answer 4

adverse impact, needed, privacy, fair employment guidelines

Question 5

essential in all forms:

1. _
2. address + email address
3. telephone _
4. work _
5. level of _ and training

Answer 5

name, number, experience, education

Question 6

guidelines for biodata items:

1. should deal with _ (2)
2. items regarding family may be _
3. high in _ and brevity
4. there should be a “_ (2)”
5. neutral or _ connotation
6. related to _ events and be potentially _

Answer 6

past behaviour, offensive, specificity, escape option, pleasant, external, verifiable

Question 7

problems with internet-based _ screening:

1. lack of _ (2) may have a disparate impact
2. _ concerns of applicants

Answer 7

resume, internet access, privacy

Question 8

CV _ technology electronically _ and organizes _ and application forms, by extracting contact _, _ background, relevant skills and work _

Answer 8

parsing, gathers, resumes, information, educational, history

Question 9

ATS stands for:

Answer 9

applicant tracking systems

Question 10

ATS maintains a _ of information from the recruitment process by searching through _, matching candidates to _, and _ applicants

Answer 10

database, resumes, jobs, tracking

Question 11

AI automate _ aspects such as resume and application _

Answer 11

repetitive, review

Question 12

training and experience _ rationally assess previous _, training, and _ information given by job applicants

Answer 12

evaluations, experience, education

Question 13

T&E evaluations reflect _ (2) reliability estimates

Answer 13

high interrater

Question 14

reference checks _ information about _ job applications from people who have had _ with the applicants

Answer 14

collect, prospective, contact

Question 15

why do reference checks:

1. _ information given by the applicant
2. _ for predicting job success or screening _ unqualified applicants
3. uncover _ (2)

Answer 15

verify, basis, out, background information

Question 16

types of information gained from reference checks:

1. _ and _ background
2. _ of character and personality
3. applicant’s job performance _
4. willingness of reference to _ the applicant

Answer 16

employment, educational, appraisal, capabilities, rehire

Question 17

have to be _ to ensure _ when using public records as reference data

Answer 17

cautious, non-discrimination

Question 18

many employers use _, _, and _ to conduct their own _ “reference checks”

Answer 18

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, informal

Question 19

• ensure _ structured questions are asked of all referees
• questions are directly linked to _
• questions follow the _ format, seek specific examples of _ (2)
• responses are evaluated in a _ manner

Answer 19

same, competencies, STARR, observed behaviour, standardised

Question 20

before _ information is used:

1. verify its _ with other sources
2. be sure that _ on the basis of the information will distinguish those who will fail and succeed on the job
3. use the same information _ for all applicants

Answer 20

negative, accuracy, disqualification, consistently