Talent Acquisition
Talent Acquisition
What you will learn
- Explain the employee value proposition and realistic job previews.
- Distinguish behavioral from situational questions and structured from unstructured interviews.
- Apply the four-fifths rule to selection rates.
- Distinguish orientation from onboarding.
Good recruiting isn't measured by applicant volume but by the quality and tenure of those hired. It starts with a clear value proposition that attracts the right people, passes through valid and fair selection tools, and ends with onboarding that truly integrates the new hire.
Behavioral vs. situational question
| Behavioral | Situational | |
|---|---|---|
| Time frame | Past: tell me about a time... | Hypothetical: what would you do if... |
| Premise | Past behavior predicts future behavior | Stated intent reveals reasoning |
The four-fifths rule
60% of the highest-passing group passed a hiring test versus 30% of a protected group. Ratio = 30 ÷ 60 = 50%, below 80%, so this is preliminary evidence of adverse impact requiring a review of the test's job-relatedness.
Recruiting terms
| EVP | Employee value proposition: why do people work here? The foundation of the employer brand. |
|---|---|
| Realistic Job Preview | Showing both the positive and difficult sides of the job to reduce early resignations. |
| Work Sample Test | Performing real job tasks; among the most predictive tools. |
What matters on the exam
- Structured interviews have higher reliability and validity because they standardize questions and rating criteria.
- Apply the same process to every candidate, even someone the manager knows personally.
- Onboarding is a months-long process; orientation is a short event within it.
Quick check
Answer in your head first, then reveal.
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a colleague. What type of question is this?Reveal the answer
Behavioral.
What is the four-fifths threshold?Reveal the answer
80% of the highest group's selection rate.
How do you reduce early resignations caused by wrong expectations?Reveal the answer
With a realistic job preview during recruiting.
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Sources
Used to verify the facts. The writing is original to Passuit.