‘Yummi Foods’, a fast-growing snacks chain has been in business for the last 13 years. Realising that there is a growing demand for nutritious food, the company planned to enter the healthy snacks segment. They decided to hire a Marketing Manager with an experience in this segment. For this, they gave an advertisement in a leading newspaper and received more than 200 applications.
The Human Resource Manager carefully went through all the application forms and removed the application forms of those applicants who did not meet the basic qualifications. Short introductory interactions were also held to filter out candidates who did not match the job requirements. The shortlisted candidates were then asked to take a test designed to measure their intelligence, personality traits, etc. Candidates who performed well in the test were invited for a formal in-depth conversation to be evaluated on their suitability for the job. A job offer was made to a candidate for the role of a Marketing Manager through an appointment letter mentioning the joining date.
But before the job offer was made, ‘Yummi Foods’ had performed three steps in the process of selection which are not mentioned above.
Identify and explain the steps.
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The "Job Offer" (which is mentioned) comes \textbf{after} these three steps, while the "Contract of Employment" comes \textbf{after} the Job Offer.
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The selection process is a series of hurdles that a candidate must clear to get the job. The case mentions Preliminary Screening, Selection Tests, Employment Interview, and Job Offer. Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Reference and Background Checks: Before a final offer, the employer usually contacts the references provided by the candidate to verify their character, previous conduct, and work experience.
2. Selection Decision: After the interview and checks, a final decision is made among the candidates who passed the tests and interviews. This is a critical point where the most suitable candidate is chosen.
3. Medical Examination: Before the job offer is finalized, the candidate is often asked to undergo a physical fitness test to ensure they are healthy enough to perform the required duties. Step 3: Final Answer:
The missing steps are Reference/Background Checks, the final Selection Decision, and the Medical Examination.
