CASE ON SELECTION
The Fil-Am museum is planning to hire an administrative assistant to handle logistics and assists
in organizing the museum’s events which are mostly held outside the museum premises.
The HR manager is choosing between to candidates who have already undergone the preemployment tests, (intelligence and personality test), and a series of interviews with the HR
supervisor, events manager, and the museum curator. Could you help him select from among
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Qualifications for the position (as posted in the job ad)
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Bachelor’s degree in history, humanities or any business course
At least 1-year work experience in events managements, office work, or in rental
Good English communication skills
Must have good attention to details, good time management skills, and ability to work
with minimal supervision
Willing to travel outside Metro Manila and work long hours
Salary package of ₱15,000 awaits candidate
Candidate 1: Susan
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28-year old female, married with two kids,
Bachelor’s degree in commerce from FEU started taking MBA last year
1 year experienced in medium-sized events company; largest event was organized in
PICC, 3years experienced in catering business handling corporate functions.
Satisfactory English communication skills with some grammar lapses; speaks mostly in
Taglish during interviews
Pleasant personality, extrovert, confident
Average in the company’s general intelligence test
Applied through job ad
Salary expectation is ₱20,000
Candidate 2: Jenny
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22-year old female, single
Bachelor’s degree in humanities from Ateneo de Manila University, fresh graduate
Did her on-the-job training or practicum in a foundation involved in preserving artworks
Good English communication skills (not familiar with business writing
Pleasant personality, introvert, creative, soft-spoken
Scored very high in the company’s general intelligence test
Sister of a junior staff who is being promoted within the museum
Salary expectation ₱15,000
Candidate 3: Frankie
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29-year old male, single
Graduate of a 2year course from prestigious art institute in Japan
Had his own solo art exhibit in small art gallery in Pasig City two years ago
Worked as a graphic artist in a small printing company for 6months; was not made
permanent because of problems with tardiness
Had a 1year stint in a garments business, he assisted in the selection and purchase of
textiles
Good English communication skills, speaks Japanese and French
Extrovert, very creative, arrived late for 1out of 4 interviews
Scored above average in the company’s general intelligence test
Salary expectations ₱17,000
Considerations in analyzing the case
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What are the competencies and qualifications sought?
What is the capability of company to train and retain?
Who is more “strategic hire”?
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