Understanding Recruitment and Selection

What is the primary purpose of conducting interviews during the recruitment process?

• To determine the candidate's salary expectations

• To assess the candidate's suitability for the role

• To provide the candidate with company information

• To finalise the job offer

Which of the following is a common selection method used in recruitment?

• Random selection

• Psychometric testing

• Coin toss

• Lottery draw

What is a legal consideration that employers must be aware of during the recruitment process?

• Ensuring all candidates are interviewed on the same day

• Avoiding discrimination based on age, gender, or race

• Offering the same salary to all candidates

• Providing free lunch to all interviewees

Which of the following is a structured interview?

• An interview with no set questions

• An interview with a fixed set of questions for all candidates

• An interview conducted over the phone

• An interview that lasts less than 30 minutes

What is one reason for a vacancy in a company?

• Employee promotion

• Employee satisfaction

• High employee morale

• Low employee turnover

Which of the following is NOT a selection method?

• Group discussion

• Reference checking

• Job rotation

• Assessment centre

What is the main advantage of using structured interviews?

• They are quicker to conduct

• They provide a consistent basis for comparing candidates

• They allow for more personal interaction

• They are less formal

Which of the following is an example of an illegal question to ask during an interview?

• What are your strengths?

• Are you planning to have children soon?

• Why do you want to work here?

• What is your greatest achievement?

What is the purpose of reference checking in the selection process?

• To verify the candidate's salary history

• To confirm the candidate's employment history and qualifications

• To negotiate the candidate's salary

• To provide feedback to the candidate

Which of the following is a reason for conducting exit interviews?

• To gather feedback on the recruitment process

• To finalise the employee's last pay

• To understand reasons for employee turnover

• To offer a counter-offer to the employee