Case: What is was really like working as an Abercrombie model?
Key points and challenges- Problems with recruiting and selecting processes
- Risk damaging the company's image
- Recruiting: Ask random good-looking people in the mall
- Selecting: No interview
Solutions:
Recuiting process:
Recuiting process:
- Post job advertisement with clear job description on social media, news paper or magazines
- Use recruitment services/ companies (e.g. Monster)
- Applicant-centered approach: treat job applicants like customers
Selection process:
- Change the requirements (focus on the attitude and personality instead of appearance)
- Proper application forms with attachments (letters of recommendation, certificates)
- Personality, ability, honesty tests
- Interviews
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