QUESTION Internships can be useful in helping people to get hired in their chosen field. What is a disadvantage of many internships? A) Hiring managers don’t place a high value on them. B) Technical training programs are often more beneficial. C) They generally lead to contingent positions only. D) It is difficult to find a […]
QUESTION Darnell recently graduated from technical high school, where he focused on welding. He just started a new job and is working with a welder who has almost 20 years of experience. Darnell is happy to learn from his practical knowledge and perspective. Which term best describes Darnell? A) protégé B) intern C) shadow D) […]
QUESTION Nan has entered the job market after years spent raising her children. She has heard that many people get hired through the “hidden” job market, using informal strategies to present themselves and make connections. Nan is eager to try this. Which of the following would NOT be part of her approach? A) Facebook and […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the internal recruiting process? A) It produces fresh perspectives for the company. B) It encourages employees to work harder. C) It decreases the risk of bad hiring decisions. D) It fosters increased employee loyalty. E) It is less costly than alternative recruiting methods. ANSWER […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT an effective tool for external recruiting? A) employment agencies B) job fairs C) company newsletters D) head hunters E) technical training schools ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) External recruiting is the activities a company conducts to attract job applicants from outside the organization. A company newsletter with […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT considered part of the contingent workforce? A) a substitute high school teacher B) a paid trial testimony expert C) a telecommuting paralegal D) an on-call pediatric nurse E) a contract graphic designer ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) An employee can telecommute and still be considered a regular, […]
QUESTION As part of its selection process, a freight company administered tests to candidates to assess their practical math skills, which are important to the job. Yet, the manager is reporting that three recent hires are struggling with calculating the dimensions of parcels. What role did the test play in this situation? A) The employees […]
QUESTION Companies conducting a selection process are at risk of legal action from unhired candidates who claim they are victims of bias. What strategy can help to lower the risk of bias? A) conducting unstructured interviews B) conducting Internet-based interviews C) conducting interviews by committee D) eliminating systematic scoring of interviews E) checking applicants’ references […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT considered part of the background information component of the employee selection process? A) reference checks B) resumes C) credit checks D) drug tests E) criminal history ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) Drug tests are not part of the standard background information procedure, which commonly precedes the interview […]
QUESTION Lee has begun interviewing for jobs. His chances of getting one are pretty solid because he is part of a group that is considered the most attractive to potential employers. Which of the following best describes Lee? A) He is a returning combat veteran. B) He is currently employed. C) He is a recent […]
