The preliminary screening process may include:
a. an unstructured interview.
b. a typing test.
c. a physical exam.
d. checking references.
Q. 2Which of the following are used in times of low unemployment?
a. word of mouth
b. headhunters
c. radio or TV ads
d. hiring incentives
Q. 3Professional recruiters who are also specialty recruiters:
a. usually operate on a local or regional level.
b. may actually slow the hiring process.
c. are experts in recruiting candidates for certain types of jobs.
d. are generally paid by the job seeker.
Q. 4Which of the following is not true about the use of networking to fill job vacancies?
a. Networking is a low-cost way to get the word out about available positions.
b. Often times networking works well enough to completely replace conventional methods.
c. Networking helps both the employer and the job candidate.
d. Use of networking to fill vacancies should be encouraged.
Q. 5The best way for an HR department to list jobs for an internal candidate is by:
a. a paid advertisement.
b. a bulletin board or Intranet web page.
c. a telephone hot line.
d. an Internet web site.
Q. 6The recruitment process:
a. might be facilitated by offering incentives to attract qualified candidates.
b. is seldom as simple as word of mouth.
c. usually involves a professional recruiter.
d. is the same for all types of jobs available at the workplace.
Q. 7Which of the following is true regarding the issue of flexibility and hiring?
a. Budgetary considerations are a major reason for a lack of flexibility.
b. There is no guarantee that staff members will be found that exactly meet the stated needs.
c. Job specifications and descriptions are tools that allow for flexibility.
d. It is always a bad idea to hire an overly qualified individual.
Q. 8A job analysis is:
a. most useful for managerial or professional positions.
b. less detailed than the job description.
c. useful as a basis for performance appraisals.
d. used for on-the-job training of new employees.