6.8 Selection Methods
Which selection method allows an employer to ask applicants questions face-to-face?
Interview
How many National Employment Standards are there?
What document does an employee usually sign when joining a business?
Employment contract
What refers to an employee's belief that they are unlikely to lose their job?
Job security
A chef is asked to prepare a meal during the selection process. What method is being used?
Work testing
An employee is hired for a specified period. Which arrangement is this?
Fixed-term
An employee informs their employer that they intend to leave. What expectation are they meeting?
Terms of notice
An employee requests flexible start and finish times. Which employee expectation does this support?
Work-life balance
A company wants to assess how applicants may respond to workplace situations based on personality. Which method?
Psychological testing
Which NES provides employees with time away from work each year?
Annual leave
An employee signs an agreement specifying hours, duties and pay. What is this agreement?
Employment contract
Two employees share the hours required for one position. What arrangement is this?
Job sharing
A company uses online testing to eliminate unsuitable applicants before interviews. What advantage does this provide?
Initial screening
An employee needs time away from work because of illness. Which NES area applies?
Personal leave
A business needs time to recruit a replacement after an employee resigns. Which employer expectation is particularly important?
Terms of notice
A business increases wages and provides bonuses to reduce staff turnover. Which employee expectation is being addressed?
Remuneration
A business hires a candidate with impressive qualifications but poor job-specific skills. What principle of selection was overlooked?
Job suitability
Name the NES that protects an employee's entitlement when employment ends.
Notice and redundancy
An employee acts in the business's interests, works cooperatively and provides excellent customer service. Which employer expectation does this demonstrate?
Business loyalty
A company introduces flexible hours and remote work after noticing high absenteeism among employees with family responsibilities. What expectation is it addressing?
Work-life balance