Case Example of a Realistic Job Preview

One of our clients in the media industry, a smaller player, wanted to find a way to demonstrate their commitment to employees when recruiting candidates. We spent time with them rethinking their entire selection process, including the use of selection assessments and having a more structured interviewing approach. However, one decision they made, I believe, best sums up their philosophy and the spirit of their process.
One of the key challenges they face is that they are in an industry that is a magnet for new graduates, students just out of school. The students pose a real challenge—they do not know what they want to do. These students may be interested or even enamored with the industry, but without ...

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