What is a disadvantage of using résumés as a source of information about job applicants?

From business managers to the HR professionals tasked with finding and recruiting new talent, the internet can prove a valuable tool for a broad spectrum of tasks. One of these tasks is that of recruiting employees. People will typically shop for jobs, as they would for real estate or apparel. You can use this medium as a business to recruit talent. However, you should make sure that you understand the advantages and disadvantages of this medium, and use it in the most effective way as an HR manager.

Advantage: Budget Savings

Using the internet for recruiting can lead to huge budget savings for the human resources department. There is no need to hire extra personnel to accept resumes, meet and greet the applicants, proctor employment pre-tests, and answer questions. There will also be fewer expenditures on printing and copying as well, since submissions will be online.

Disadvantage: Miss Out on Qualified Candidates

If the HR department isn’t competent with the internet, it might lose out on the most valuable and well-trained candidates for the job. This loss of human capital can present massive costs down the line, which will outweigh the initial savings in recruitment costs.

Advantage: Candidates Show Personality Online

An important part of the recruitment process is figuring out if the candidate will fit into the overall company culture and policy. The major advantage of using the internet in the recruitment process is that the HR manager can find out the online personality of the candidate and use that to determine if they would be a good fit for the company. Looking at the candidate’s social profiles on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, as well as on other such sites, helps the recruiters gain some insight into the values and personality of the candidate. There won’t be a need for psychological tests and questionnaires to determine this.

Disadvantage: easy to get the Wrong Picture

The recruiting team might get the wrong picture from someone's social media presence. The internet allows an individual to carve an online persona that is nothing like her real self. There are also generational differences in pop culture that can be misinterpreted by the HR team in terms of what can and cannot be allowed.

Advantage: Using Keywords to Scan Recruits

The internet makes it possible to scan through large collections of resumes and applications to find unique candidates based on certain keywords. The candidates that match these keywords have an increased chance of being called for an interview. This method saves time and money as a simple search can sift through thousands of applications and resumes to narrow down the list of potential recruits.

Disadvantage: Keywords Miss Valuable Talent

Skills and industry standards change over time. Older generations might use a different word for a specific skill, thereby being filtered out. This could lead to a loss of a valuable talent pool.

Advantage: Larger Talent Pool

The internet makes it possible to access a larger talent pool, as candidates can apply for a job from anywhere in the world. This opens up the company’s options when it comes to finding the right talent for a specific position.

Disadvantage: Low Quality of Applicants

Due to different standards of education around the world, not all talent is the same, and the company is exposed to lower quality recruits if they do not conduct the vetting process thoroughly. Additionally, cultural differences might inhibit the recruitment process and office culture once the recruits begin their employment.

The process through which organizations make decisions about who will or will not be allowed to join the organization is referred to as?

For most companies, the first step in the personnel selection process is?

Screening the applications to see who meets the basic requirements for the job,

At which stage in the selection process are supervisors and team members often involved?

The ____ of a type of measurement indicates how free that measurement is from random error?

What does a correlation coefficient of 0 indicate?

A correlation coefficient of -1.0 between two sets of numbers indicates ____

That when one set of numbers goes up, the other set goes down 

A reliable test would be one for which scores by people with similar attributes have a correlation close to?

The __ of an employment test is indicated by the extent to which the test scores relate to the actual job performance.

____ Validity is a measure of validity based on showing a substantial correlation between test scores and job performance scores

Which of the following is true about predictive validation?

It uses the test scores of all applicants and looks for a relationship between the scores and future performance.

Predictive validation is more accurate than concurrent validation because?

The research administers tests to people who currently hold the job

To test validity of the selection test for advanced widget designers, corral-techno Inc. administers the test to present widget makers in the company. The test results are then compared with the employees' latest performance appraisal scores. In this instance, what type of validation does Correll-Techno implement?

Martha Stevens is the HR manager of C Soft Inc, a company located in NY. She wants to establish the validity of a test designed for computer technicians using a predictive criterion-related validation strategy. According to this validation, Martha must administer the test to?

People applying for computer technician jobs in the company.

A construction firm is in need of a construction superintendent, who's primary responsibilities...... What type of validity is being established in this case?

Which of the following best describes content validity?

It is the consistency between the test items or problems and the kinds of situations or problems that occur on the job.

Which of the following is true about content validity?

It is usually measured on the basis of expert judgement

For tests that measure abstract qualities such as intelligence or leadership skills, validity woful be best established by ___ validation?

A selection mouthed that is valid in other contexts beyond the context in which it was developed is said to be ?

Even smith is the HR manager of a publishing company.... In other words, he wants to knot if this test is a ___ Method or personal selection 

Methods that provide economic value greater than the cost of using them are said to have?

The use of a neutral-appearing selection method that damages a protected group is ____

Legal if the employer can show that there is a business necessity for using that method.

Which act prohibits preferential treatment in favor of minority groups?

The civil rights act of 1991

Which of the follow is true according to the americans with disabilities act of 1991?

Employers are required to make "reasonable accommodation" to disabled individuals.

Which of the following is a permissible question for job applications and interviews?

Will you need any reasonable accommodation for this hiring process

Which of the following is an impermissible question for job applications and interviews?

Can you meet the requirements of the work schedule?

Which of the following holds good under the immigration reform and control act of 1986?

Employers must verify and maintain records on the legal rights of applicants to work in the united states

Employers use application forms for all of the following reasons Except that?

They are not subject to equal employment opportunity standards.

Which of the following details need to be asked in an application form to gather information about suitable candidates?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using resumes as a source of information about job applicants?

The content of the information is controlled by applicants

Organizations typically use resumes___?

As a basis for deciding which candidates to investigate further

Review of resumes is most valid when the content of the resumes is evaluated in ___?

Terms of the elements of a job description

Generally, the organization checks reference ____

After is has determined that the applicant is a finalist for the job.

If a person who is a reference gives negative information about the job candidate, there is a chance the candidate will claim ____, meaning the person damaged the applicants reputation....

If a former employer gives a glowing statement about a candidate and the new employer later learns of misconduct on the part of the employee during his/her previous employment, the new employer may sue the former for?

Ricky jones, a 33 year old unemployed software engineer.......Sensing this to be the reason for his rejection at SeaTech, Ricky threatened to sue his former manager on charges of?

Which of the following is one of the ways by which individuals acting as references for job applicants can minimize the risk of being sued for defamation or misrepresentation?

Giving only information about observable, job related behaviors.

In general, the results of reference checks foe job applicants will be most valid if the employer____

Which of the following tests assess how well a person can learn or acquire skills and abilities?

What do achievement tests measure?

A persons existing knowledge and skills.

____ Tests are sometimes called "intelligence tests" 

sets designed to measure such mental skills as verbal skills, quantitative skills, and reasoning ability are referred to as ____ tests.

which of the following is true about cognitive ability tests?

They are especially valid for jobs requiring adaptability.

Which of the following is a concern relating to the use of cognitive ability tests?

Legal issues related to administering the tests

Establishing different norms for hiring members of different racial groups

The controversial practice that treats a range of scores as being similar and thus allows the employer to give preference to underrepresented groups within these similar scores is known as?

A typing test for an administrative assistant's job is an example of a ___ test

Used multiple selection methods to rate applicants on their management potential

Which of the following is true about job performance tests?

They provide fair evaluations for applicants

In basket tests are an example of __ Tests?

The "Big Five" traits include extroversion, adjustment, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and inquisitiveness, are all ____ dimensions?

Which of the following traits describes conscientiousness?

Dependable, organized, persevering, achievement-oriented

Sean mat hers, a recruiter for a retail firm, is looking for candidates to fill a sales position. ...... Which one of the big five traits is sean looking for in particular?

Which of the following tests is a legal means to test the integrity of job applicants and generally involves asking applicants directly about their attitudes toward theft and their own experiences with theft?

Paper-and-Pencil honesty test

The rules for drug testing include all of the following EXCEPT?

The drug test reports should not be sent to applicants.

Which of the following is true about medical examination of job candidates ?

Medical examinations are conducted after the candidate has been given a job offer

ich type of interview allows the interviewer discretion in choosing the questions to be asked and generally includes open-ended questions about the candidate's strengths, weaknesses, career goals, and work experience.

A ___ interview is a selection interview that consists of a predetermined set of questions for the interviewer to ask.

During an interview for a sales position at Cart-Logistics Inc....... This is an example of a ____ interview.

A ____ interview is a situational interview in which the interviewer asks the candidate to describe how he or she handled a type of situation in the past.

Which of the following is an advantage of using interviews as part of a personnel selection process?

They generally facilitate selection decisions that are free from bias against particular groups/

Interviewing effectiveness may be enhanced by ___

Keeping the interviews narrow and standardized

Which of the following is true about a well-planned interview?

It should focus on the job and the organization.

which of the following best describes multiple hurdle model of personnel selection?

It is a process of arriving at a selection decision by eliminating some candidates at each stage of the selection process.

The process of arriving as a selection decision in which a very high score on one type of assessment can make up for a low score on another is termed the ___ model 

Which of the following information does NOT need to be included in a job offer

Employment history of a candidate

For what purpose do organizations typically review applicant résumés?

How can individuals acting as references for job applicants minimize the risk of being sued for defamation or misrepresentation?

Which of the following questions may not be asked during a pre employment interview?

Which type of interview is the best type of interview to predict job performance?