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

Asking applicants to give written permission to contact their references is a good idea.

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 -How did you acquire your ability to read, write, or speak a foreign language?

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 used a name (such as an assumed name or nickname) the company would need to know to check your previous work and educational records? If so, please explain.

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 specific educational or job experiences you may have acquired during military service that you believe would be useful on 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 -After employment, all employees are required to submit a physical description (eye color, hair color, height, and weight)?

Email is the most frequently used method of conducting a reference check.

It is appropriate to ask applicants about the color of their hair and eyes.

What is a disadvantage of mail reference checks?

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 -Does your religion keep you from working on weekends?

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 clubs or organizations in which you are a member that relate 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 worked for this company under another name?

It is inappropriate to ask applicants about specific skills or education/training experiences acquired through military service.

A felony conviction can automatically exclude an applicant from employment.

The possibility of libel or slander suits discourages employers from providing reference information.

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 -If you are a minor, please list the name and address of a parent or guardian.

While the typical validity coefficient may be relatively low, the available evidence is reasonably clear that some training and experience ratings are valid predictors of job performance.

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 -After employment, a photograph must be taken of all employees.If employed, can you furnish a photograph?

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 physical or mental disabilities, defects, or handicaps?

Training and experience evaluations, like other selection methods, are subject to the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.

The total score for a WAB is used like that of any personnel selection test to predict probable job success.