1) What are reentry internship programs? a These programs provide full-time, traditional students the opportunity to gain experience for a company on a short-term basis (oftentimes, 3 to 6 months) b These programs provide opportunities to career transitioners, enabling them to prove their readiness to return to work after a career break, C These programs are often unpaid, d These programs apply to individuals who are looking to reenter the same profession as they were in prior to taking a break 2) Reentry internship programs are most like which human resource management practice? a Performance appraisal b Selection Affirmative action d Training 3) To what other groups may reentry internship programs apply? a Retirees and veterans b First-time entrants into the labor force C Persons with misdemeanors d Convicted criminals 4) Why can an internship program be an effective tool for determining the qualifications of individuals? Internships provide little value for predicting future long-term (versus short- term) job performance. b Internships enable individuals to provide relevant work samples. C Internships preclude mentoring, which is more susceptible to biased hiring decisions based on building rapport. d Internships do not require the use of selection testing (knowledge tests and personality tests, for example). 5) Why are many companies willing to offer reentry internships? a To provide remedial skills training to former high-potential employees b To remove the perceived risks of hiring someone who has a gap in their professional resume by committing to short-term employment To conduct professional and criminal background checks to determine suitability d To allow a prospective employee the opportunity to decide whether to accept an offer for permanent employment