Selection Basics
This process involves choosing the best candidate from a pool of applicants.
What is selection?
If a test gives consistent results every time it is used, it has this quality.
What is reliability?
This law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Applicants control the content and format of this document.
What is a résumé?
This step usually comes first after recruitment and involves reviewing applications for minimum qualifications.
What is screening applications?
When a test actually predicts job performance, it has this characteristic.
What is validity?
Customer preference is NOT considered a valid reason for this type of employment decision.
What is discrimination?
Organizations usually contact these only after an applicant becomes a finalist.
What are references?
This type of interview asks the same job-related questions to every candidate to improve fairness and consistency.
What is a structured interview?
This type of validity compares test scores with future job performance.
What is predictive validity?
Before using a third party to check an applicant’s credit, employers must get permission under this law.
What is the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)?
Checking criminal history, identity, or past employment is known as this type of screening.
What is a background check?