Instructions

You are expected to precisely answer the questions and to provide an insightful analysis. Before you attempt to answer these questions, you must carefully read the SG Cowen case study and the assigned readings and use them as references for your analysis.

The stated due date for this assignment is firm as the cases will be discussed in the live sessions the following week. Therefore, late work will not be accepted or graded.

Please be specific. Support your answers with facts from the case.

SG Cowen: New Recruits (Case No: 402028-PDF-ENG)

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Questions:

1. What is your evaluation of the hiring process used by the firm?
   • [You need to evaluate important steps of the hiring process such as core school strategy, on-campus, Super Saturday, effectiveness of the division of labor, and some other perspectives.]
2. What is your evaluation of the selection criteria used by the firm in making hiring decisions?
   • [What are the selection criteria that the firm used? Are they valid and reliable? What are other ways to collect information of the candidates? Please make your evaluation thoroughly.]
3. Which two candidates would you select if you were a member of the recruiting committee? Why and why not?
   • [Analyze pros and cons for each candidate. Provide reasons for your selection (why and why not).]