Recruitment and Selection Process Learning Aim A

What is the purpose of an assessment centre in the recruitment process?

• To offer candidates a job on the spot

• To conduct individual interviews with candidates

• To provide candidates with overnight accommodation

• To assess candidates over a longer period of time

What is the advantage of using psychometric tests in the recruitment process?

• It provides candidates with a chance to work on real job tasks

• It assesses candidates' physical fitness for the job

• It focuses on candidates' previous work experience

• It allows large numbers of candidates to be screened quickly

What is the purpose of a job description in the recruitment process?

• To assess candidates over a longer period of time

• To conduct multiple-choice tests to measure intelligence and personality

• To give candidates an idea of what the job involves and the level of responsibility

• To provide information about the type of person the organization is looking for

What is the disadvantage of using an assessment centre in the recruitment process?

• It can be costly, particularly when using an agency

• Candidates may not turn up if they think the process is too difficult

• It takes a lot of time to carry out

• It limits the number of possible applicants

What is the purpose of a person specification in the recruitment process?

• To conduct multiple-choice tests to measure intelligence and personality

• To give candidates an idea of what the job involves and the level of responsibility

• To assess candidates over a longer period of time

• To provide information about the type of person the organization is looking for to do the job

What is the advantage of using group/team interviews in the recruitment process?

• It gives employers a more rounded view of the candidates

• It assesses candidates' physical fitness for the job

• It provides candidates with a chance to work on real job tasks

• It allows large numbers of candidates to be screened quickly

What is the disadvantage of using psychometric tests in the recruitment process?

• It assesses candidates' physical fitness for the job

• It may not accurately measure a candidate's suitability for the job

• It focuses on candidates' previous work experience

• It allows large numbers of candidates to be screened quickly

What is the purpose of a job advertisement in the recruitment process?

• To give candidates an idea of what the job involves and the level of responsibility

• To provide information about the type of person the organization is looking for to do the job

• To attract potential applicants to apply for the job

• To conduct multiple-choice tests to measure intelligence and personality

What is the advantage of using an assessment centre in the recruitment process?

• It allows large numbers of candidates to be screened quickly

• It provides candidates with a chance to work on real job tasks

• It assesses candidates' physical fitness for the job

• It allows employers to see candidates for longer and form a better view

What is the disadvantage of using group/team interviews in the recruitment process?

• It may be difficult for candidates to stand out from the rest of the applicants

• It assesses candidates' physical fitness for the job

• It allows large numbers of candidates to be screened quickly

• It provides candidates with a chance to work on real job tasks