The Cull or Sorting of Applicants to Be Interviewed and Those

question 61

Multiple Choice

The cull or sorting of applicants to be interviewed and those who are not to be interviewed is made

• A) by comparing the information in the application against the essential and desirable qualifications for the position.
• B) by considering applicants' written information and checking with referees to determine the likelihood of the applicant succeeding in the vacant position.
• C) on the basis of work history, applicable experience, qualifications gained and information gathered at the pre-interview stage.
• D) on the basis of referees, psychometric and other applicable tests, accuracy, presentation and timeliness in the submission of the job application.

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Definitions:

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Top-Down Processing

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