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

When writing instructions for completing the application form it is a good practice to make the instructions a little vague and incomplete to see how applicants deal with ambiguity.

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 your birthplace.

What is true concerning application form inquiries into arrest and conviction records?

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 was your maiden name?

Of these methods of collecting reference data, which is used most frequently?

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 the legal right to live and work in the United States?

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 own or rent your residence?

Employers should use the holistic method of T&E evaluation rather than the competency-based approaches.