Dan, a Recruiter for a Technology Company in the Research

question 76

Multiple Choice

Dan, a recruiter for a technology company in the research triangle, has started doing open-house recruiting for network troubleshooters. Which of the following is evidence of that process?

• A) He lowered the cut score on the skills test to 40, the number that indicates satisfactory basic skill requirements.
• B) He places ads in the Raleigh paper advertising that the firm is open every Wednesday evening from 6 to 9pm, for tours and information sessions. Free beer and pizza.
• C) Turnover rates have decreased.
• D) The reliability index is zero.
• E) He eliminated the skills test and hired 4 additional recruiters to visit college campus job fairs.

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