Employment Terms Quiz

What term is used to describe a system that tracks the process of candidates during hiring?

• Applicant tracking system (ATS)

• Hiring manager

• Employment contract

• Onboarding

Which term refers to a legal agreement specifying the terms of employment for a specific period?

• Open-ended contract

• Fixed-term contract

• Freelancer

• Employment gap

What is the term for the period when an employee is not working but is still officially employed?

• Sabbatical

• Maternity leave

• Annual leave

• Employment gap

Which of the following best describes an agreement between an employer and employee that outlines mutual employment expectations?

• Contract of employment

• Branding statement

• Disciplinary procedure

• Code of practice

What term is used for a formal meeting aimed at learning more about a job or company without discussing a specific job opening?

• Informational interview

• Job sharing

• Internship

• Follow-up

What term is used to describe skills that are applicable in various job roles and industries?

• Soft skills

• STAR method

• Trade union

• Zero-hours contract

Which term refers to a contractual situation where an employee may be called to work as needed but with no guaranteed hours?

• Temp

• Trade union

• Transferable skills

• Zero-hours contract

What does the acronym STAR stand for in a job interview context?

• Situation, Task, Action, Result

• Skills, Training, Application, Review

• Strategy, Technique, Alignment, Review

• Study, Test, Analyze, Report