Employment Selection Process Quiz

What type of test assesses a candidate's natural abilities?

• Attainment Tests

• Aptitude Tests

• Psychometric Tests

• Intelligence (IQ) Tests

What type of interview involves several people sitting on a panel and asking the candidate questions?

• Group interview

• Panel interview

• Successive interviews

• One-to-one interview

What is the purpose of references in a job application?

• To assess the candidate's physical well-being

• To confirm information/details about the application

• To provide contact details of the candidate's family members

• To conduct a personality test on the candidate

What is the advantage of conducting an interview in the employment selection process?

• Time consuming process as each interview may take at least 20-30 minutes

• Interviewer bias may affect decisions made from the interview

• Applicant gets the chance to ask questions about the job

What is the purpose of a medical test in the employment selection process?

• To assess a candidate's personality and reveal their traits

• To assess a candidate's physical well-being and ability

• To measure a candidate's mental abilities

• To assess a candidate's skill

What type of interview involves a candidate meeting with multiple interviewers separately?

• Group interview

• Panel interview

• Successive interviews

• One-to-one interview

Select the method of internal recruitment...

• recruitment agency

• newspaper

• office bulletin boards

Select the method of external recruitment...

• internal email

• staff newsletter

• social media

_______ recruitment involves recruiting applicants from outside of the organisation.

• Internal

• External

Select the benefit of external recruitment....

• The skills and ability of the candidate are already known

• It will increase the total number of staff

• It is cost effective as an internal email can be sent

• It will be motivating for staff if they feel there is opportunity for promotion