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Two documents you submit when applying for a job
Resumes and Cover letters
The term which describes the pre-planned series of steps an organization follows to attract and hire new employees
Recruitment Process
The type of interview where there's a group of interviewers
Panel interview
The minimum wage of BC
$16.75
The candidates who are given a preference in hiring
Internal, Lateral moves, Temps, Consultants
The full form of ATS
Applicant Tracking System
The most asked question in an interview
Can you tell me about yourself? (or variations)
The process in which a new employee is fully integrated into the organization and its culture, values, and norms, beyond the initial orientation sessions
Assimilation
The number of informational interviews out of which 1 leads to a job offer.
(5, 20, 12, 16)
12
The number of seconds a recruiter spends on a resume
6 secs to 7 secs
A key tip that makes a significant difference in an interview
(Body Language, Attire, Company Values)
Company Values
The term which describes the legal agreements that some employees sign to protect confidential company information
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
The number of resumes submitted online out of which 1 lead to job offers
200 (allowable ± 10 → 190-210)
The most effective method in recruiting
(Job Boards, Company Websites, Employee Referrals, or Recruiting Agencies)
Employee Referrals
The hiring approach where companies focus on candidates' ability to innovate and problem-solve, rather than on their technical skills
Competency-Based Hiring
The term for the initial period of employment during which a new employee is evaluated
Probationary Period