chalt 13 Conducting a Successful and Legal Selection Interview

A series of flashcards summarizing key terms and concepts related to conducting legal and effective job interviews.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

A federal law that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Behavioral Interviewing

An interviewing technique that focuses on a candidate's past behavior as an indicator of future performance.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

A law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

A law that protects individuals from discrimination based on age, specifically those 40 years and older.

Leading Questions

Questions that are framed in a way that suggests a particular answer or bias the respondent towards a desired conclusion.

Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ)

Job qualifications based on a person's sex, religion, or national origin that would be considered reasonable under the law.

Interview Preparation

The process of reviewing job descriptions, candidates' résumés, and preparing questions before conducting an interview.

Application Fraud

The act of providing false information on a job application or résumé.

Follow-Up

The process of contacting candidates after an interview to inform them of the outcome or next steps.

Prohibited Questions

Interview questions that cannot legally be asked, such as those relating to age, race, or marital status.