03 Employee Selection and Onboarding Free Online FlashCards

What does a job analysis establish for employee selection?

A job analysis identifies important tasks, required competencies, and the proficiency expected at entry.

What should guide an application and résumé review?

Use job-related criteria to check relevant education, experience, credentials, and other stated requirements.

When are work samples and simulations most suitable?

Use them when applicants are expected to have the measured skill before starting, rather than learn it through training after hire.

What makes an interview structured?

It uses planned, job-related questions and consistent scoring so candidates are assessed against the same standards.

How can interviewers score structured interview answers consistently?

Interviewers define what strong, adequate, and weak answers demonstrate, record evidence, and score against a rubric; they compare ratings after assessing candidates independently.

What disability-related inquiries are generally restricted before a U.S. conditional offer?

Before a conditional offer in the United States, employers generally may not ask disability-related questions or require medical examinations. They may ask whether applicants can perform job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What supports a fair, accountable hiring decision?

Compare job-related evidence, consider all relevant assessment results, record the reasons for the decision, and retain records according to applicable rules.

What key terms should a written job offer state?

A written offer should clearly state key terms such as the role, pay, start date, and any conditions.

What is onboarding, beyond first-day orientation?

Onboarding is a planned process that provides information, guidance, practice, and relationships to help a new employee adjust; it is more than first-day orientation.

What are three signs of a new employee's adjustment?

Role clarity means understanding expectations; task mastery means being able to do the work; social acceptance means feeling connected to colleagues.

What should onboarding cover before arrival and on the first day?

Before arrival, confirm the schedule, workspace or access, equipment, required forms, and a contact person. On the first day, welcome the employee, introduce key colleagues, explain essential policies and safety procedures, and review immediate priorities.

How can managers support a new hire during the first weeks and months?

In the first weeks, teach role-specific tasks through demonstration, guided practice, and feedback. In the first months, use regular check-ins, review learning goals, address obstacles, and connect the employee with a manager, mentor, or peer buddy.