Applicant Tracking Systems Help Employers by

question 50

Multiple Choice

Applicant tracking systems help employers by

• A)charting each applicant's progress through the hiring process.
• B)mapping out promising career paths for each applicant.
• C)sifting through the content of the résumés received.
• D)tracking down promising applicants by searching social media sites.
• E)cataloging how often an applicant applies to the company.

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Study

A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables (e.g., people) over short or long periods of time to detect patterns, causes, and effects.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by being thorough, careful, or vigilant; implying a desire to do a task well.

Catastrophizing

Believing that bad events are all-encompassing.

Bad Events

Negative occurrences or experiences that can induce stress, trauma, or emotional distress in individuals.