What does 'CV' stand for?
AnswerCurriculum vitae
CV is short for curriculum vitae, a summary of a person's education and work.
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The basics
What is a 'headhunter' in recruiting?
AnswerA recruiter who seeks out candidates for positions
Headhunters actively search for suitable candidates, often for senior or specialized roles.
Going deeper
The Latin phrase 'curriculum vitae' means what?
AnswerCourse of life
Curriculum vitae literally means 'course of life'.
In the STAR interview method, what does the 'A' stand for?
AnswerAction
STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action and Result.
What is a structured interview?
AnswerAn interview asking every candidate the same questions in the same way
Structured interviews use a fixed set of questions so candidates can be compared fairly.
Expert level
Which psychologist named the 'halo effect', where one good trait colors an overall judgment?
AnswerEdward Thorndike
Edward Thorndike described the halo effect in 1920 after studying officers' ratings of soldiers.
For centuries, imperial China recruited government officials mainly through what?
AnswerCompetitive written examinations
The imperial examination system tested candidates on classic texts to select officials until 1905.
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