Once the Recruiting Process Has Attracted a Pool of Applicants

question 186

Multiple Choice

Once the recruiting process has attracted a pool of applicants, the next step is to select someone to hire. The intent of the selection process is to gather information from applicants that will predict their job success. The organization can only gather information about factors that are predictive of future performance. This process is called

• A) psychological profiling.
• B) screening.
• C) job specification.
• D) validation.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Humility

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance, often enabling individuals to remain open to learning and respecting others.

Skepticism

An attitude of doubting the truth of something, such as a claim or statement.

Curiosity

A strong desire to learn or know something, drawing individuals towards novel and challenging experiences or information.

Empirical Approach

A method of inquiry that emphasizes evidence gathered through observation and experimentation rather than theory alone.