When It Comes to the Job Search,volunteering

question 7

Multiple Choice

When it comes to the job search,volunteering

• A) has little to no value, since it does not involve working for pay.
• B) is helpful only for those seeking employment in the nonprofit sector.
• C) should not be mentioned, since many employers view it as a waste of time.
• D) can provide valuable networking opportunities.
• E) is helpful only if it allows you to do temporary work for a potential employer.

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Definitions:

Halo Errors

Bias in evaluating someone based on a single trait, characteristic, or first impression that influences judgment of all other qualities.

Severity Errors

Biases in evaluation, especially in performance appraisals, where the evaluator tends to rate everyone lower (or harsher) than deserved.

Leniency Errors

A type of bias in performance appraisals where the evaluator tends to rate employees more favorably than their performance deserves.

Recency Errors

A cognitive bias that leads individuals to give greater importance to the most recent information or experiences.