Exam 9: Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, Training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

Written work experience and education information given by a job applicant are more accurate when obtained from an interview rather than a "training and experience evaluation."

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -While in school, did you participate in any activities or clubs that are related to the job for which you are applying?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -Have you ever been arrested?

Job analysis alone will completely resolve the problem of which items should be included on an application form.

The use of letters of reference are probably restricted to lower skilled jobs.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -Describe your current marital status.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -What is your date of birth?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -What is the color of your hair? Your eyes?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -Do you prefer being referred to as Miss, Mrs.or Ms.?

Which of the following is the most frequently sought reference information from applicants?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -Do you have any hobbies that are related to the job for which you are making application?

Which of the following is considered an appropriate question to ask on an application form?

Which of the following can an employer do to show that application form items do not unfairly discriminate among applicants?

Which of the following is an assumption underlying biodata as a selection tool?

A brief check of relevant portions of a job application for minimal qualifications is needed when:

The "Accomplishment Record" T&E evaluation method should NOT be used for selecting managers or professionals.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -Please list any hobbies you may have.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -Have you ever been convicted of a felony or, during the last two years, of a misdemeanor that resulted in imprisonment? If so, what was the felony or misdemeanor?

Under a charge of discrimination, the burden of proof may be on the employer to demonstrate that all questions in an application form are indeed fair and not discriminatory.

Since only positive comments are given in letters of reference, they are not useful for gaining an indication of the writer's true feelings.