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SG Cowen-
New Recruits
Human Resource Management-Term 03

Case Presentation by Group 01 - Section 04

R e fle c t u p o n a t i m e y o u h a d a n e ga tiv e 02
re c ruitin g o r h i r i ng e x p e rien c e . Wh a t w e re
th e s ig n s t ha t th e e x p e r ie n c e w a s n o t g o in g
w e ll?

The attributes listed below are red flags in a

candidate :

• Lack of motivation
• Irrational strategy
• Not on time- Not being Punctual
• There is no essential foundation.
• Unsuitable interview attire

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Wh a t a re t h e k e y d e c i si o n p o ints u se d b y SG C o we n in
m ak in g h i r i ng de c i s i o ns ? W h at is y o ur e v a lu a tio n o f th e
p roc e s s u s e d b y t h e f i r m ?

Key decision points used by SG Cowen in

making hiring decisions are :

• A creative inclination
• Personality traits
• Skills in technology and banking domain.
• Culture compatibility
• Energy/Enthusiasm

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Our evaluation of the process used by the firm :

• Choosing top applicants from "non-core" colleges promotes loyalty and expands
the talent pool.

• The "information interview" aids the applicants in gaining trust.

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Wh a t is y o u r e v a lu a t i o n o f th e c rite ria u s e d b y th is 05
o rga n iz a ti o n in m a k i ng h irin g d e c isio n s ?

• Current criteria is excellent

• Criteria considers more than just abilities.
• The criteria encompasses a candidate's entire profile.
• Culture fit is an important criterion for ensuring employee satisfaction.
• Informational interviews allow you to get to know the candidates on a
personal level, which helps you assess intangible traits.
• Rather than focusing on hard skills, it emphasizes attitude and soft skill
sets.

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W h ic h tw o c a n di d a t e s w ou ld y o u s e le c t if y o u we re a me m be r of th e
re c ruitin g c o m m i t te e ? 06

Two candidates that we will pick are :

1.Andy Sanchez
• SAT and GMAT scores that are outstanding
• Passionate
• Experience as an entrepreneur
• Good people skills

2.Natalya Godlewska
• Outstanding Academic Record
• Great Temperament
• Finance experience and analytic abilities
• Exposure to multiple Geographies and Diverse experience
• Studied in European University, if business expands to that region she would be a
huge asset there as well.

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THANK YOU

FT224013- Saket Katkar

FT224030- Shivani Sharma

FT224047- Siddharth Panda

FT224062- Sudhana.K

FT224078- Uppu Mani Veera Raghuram

FT224093- Vishraj Balaji