{"id":1542,"date":"2024-02-02T23:32:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T23:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1542"},"modified":"2024-07-26T16:26:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T16:26:43","slug":"apply-it-recruiting-qualified-applicants","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/apply-it-recruiting-qualified-applicants\/","title":{"raw":"Apply It: Recruiting Qualified Applicants","rendered":"Apply It: Recruiting Qualified Applicants"},"content":{"raw":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Understand what to include in an effective job posting<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Understand how to find qualified candidates<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Recognize laws that prevent bias and discrimination during the hiring process<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Recognize ways to screen applicants<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Understand the value of having candidates complete tasks as part of the hiring process<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<h2>McKinsey's Solve Game<\/h2>\r\n<p>Management consulting is a professional service that involves advising organizations on how to improve their performance and efficiency. Consultants work with businesses to identify problems, analyze data, develop strategies, and implement solutions. The main goals of management consulting include enhancing business processes, increasing productivity, optimizing organizational structure, and achieving strategic objectives.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>McKinsey &amp; Company is one of the world's leading management consulting firms. McKinsey operates in over 65 countries, with more than 130 offices worldwide.[footnote]McKinsey &amp; Company. \u201cOur Offices.\u201d Accessed June 25, 2024. https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/locations[\/footnote] McKinsey &amp; Company introduced the Solve Game as a part of its recruitment process in 2019. The video game places candidates in complex, scenario-based assessments, simulating the kind of problem-solving required in consulting roles at McKinsey.[footnote]McKinsey &amp; Company. \u201cInnovating recruiting through online gaming,\u201d May 1, 2020. https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/careers\/meet-our-people\/careers-blog\/mck-problem-solving-game-team[\/footnote] The Solve Game replaced a written test that candidates took in person at McKinsey offices.<\/p>\r\n<p>The introduction of the Solve Game has allowed McKinsey to streamline its recruitment process, making it more cost-effective and accessible to a wider range of applicants from various educational and socio-economic backgrounds. The game focuses on evaluating the process and methodology behind candidates' decision-making rather than just the final answers.<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\">\r\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/1971571337001\/IzQolWCsY_default\/index.html?videoId=6346799626112\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/BCommMgrs\/Transcripts\/Solve_AglimpseintotheLook%26Feel_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"Solve: A glimpse into the Look &amp; Feel\" here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"textbox connectIt\">\r\n<h3>How does a video game assessment allow McKinsey to make their recruiting process more cost-effective and accessible?<\/h3>\r\n<p>[reveal-answer q=\"448696\"]Click to Show Sample Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"448696\"]The digital nature of the Solve Game allows McKinsey to administer the test to a large number of candidates with minimal incremental costs. Unlike a written test administered on paper, the Solve Game can be taken remotely. This reduces logistical expenses and the need for on-site resources.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Solve Game does not require specific business knowledge or extensive preparation, making it accessible to a broader range of applicants from diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds.[footnote]Florian, Florian, and Florian. \u201cMcKinsey Solve Game (2024): How to Prepare and Ace the Imbellus.\u201d StrategyCase, May 21, 2024. https:\/\/strategycase.com\/how-to-prepare-for-the-mckinsey-digital-assessment\/[\/footnote] This helps level the playing field, allowing candidates who might not have had the resources to prepare for traditional business tests to still compete effectively.\u200b[\/hidden-answer]<\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","rendered":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\n<ul>\n<li>Understand what to include in an effective job posting<\/li>\n<li>Understand how to find qualified candidates<\/li>\n<li>Recognize laws that prevent bias and discrimination during the hiring process<\/li>\n<li>Recognize ways to screen applicants<\/li>\n<li>Understand the value of having candidates complete tasks as part of the hiring process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<h2>McKinsey&#8217;s Solve Game<\/h2>\n<p>Management consulting is a professional service that involves advising organizations on how to improve their performance and efficiency. Consultants work with businesses to identify problems, analyze data, develop strategies, and implement solutions. The main goals of management consulting include enhancing business processes, increasing productivity, optimizing organizational structure, and achieving strategic objectives.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>McKinsey &amp; Company is one of the world&#8217;s leading management consulting firms. McKinsey operates in over 65 countries, with more than 130 offices worldwide.<a class=\"footnote\" title=\"McKinsey &amp; Company. \u201cOur Offices.\u201d Accessed June 25, 2024. https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/locations\" id=\"return-footnote-1542-1\" href=\"#footnote-1542-1\" aria-label=\"Footnote 1\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[1]<\/sup><\/a> McKinsey &amp; Company introduced the Solve Game as a part of its recruitment process in 2019. The video game places candidates in complex, scenario-based assessments, simulating the kind of problem-solving required in consulting roles at McKinsey.<a class=\"footnote\" title=\"McKinsey &amp; Company. \u201cInnovating recruiting through online gaming,\u201d May 1, 2020. https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/careers\/meet-our-people\/careers-blog\/mck-problem-solving-game-team\" id=\"return-footnote-1542-2\" href=\"#footnote-1542-2\" aria-label=\"Footnote 2\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[2]<\/sup><\/a> The Solve Game replaced a written test that candidates took in person at McKinsey offices.<\/p>\n<p>The introduction of the Solve Game has allowed McKinsey to streamline its recruitment process, making it more cost-effective and accessible to a wider range of applicants from various educational and socio-economic backgrounds. The game focuses on evaluating the process and methodology behind candidates&#8217; decision-making rather than just the final answers.<\/p>\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/1971571337001\/IzQolWCsY_default\/index.html?videoId=6346799626112\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/BCommMgrs\/Transcripts\/Solve_AglimpseintotheLook%26Feel_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;Solve: A glimpse into the Look &amp; Feel&#8221; here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"textbox connectIt\">\n<h3>How does a video game assessment allow McKinsey to make their recruiting process more cost-effective and accessible?<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q448696\">Click to Show Sample Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q448696\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">The digital nature of the Solve Game allows McKinsey to administer the test to a large number of candidates with minimal incremental costs. Unlike a written test administered on paper, the Solve Game can be taken remotely. This reduces logistical expenses and the need for on-site resources.<\/p>\n<p>The Solve Game does not require specific business knowledge or extensive preparation, making it accessible to a broader range of applicants from diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds.<a class=\"footnote\" title=\"Florian, Florian, and Florian. \u201cMcKinsey Solve Game (2024): How to Prepare and Ace the Imbellus.\u201d StrategyCase, May 21, 2024. https:\/\/strategycase.com\/how-to-prepare-for-the-mckinsey-digital-assessment\/\" id=\"return-footnote-1542-3\" href=\"#footnote-1542-3\" aria-label=\"Footnote 3\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[3]<\/sup><\/a> This helps level the playing field, allowing candidates who might not have had the resources to prepare for traditional business tests to still compete effectively.\u200b<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"before-footnotes clear\" \/><div class=\"footnotes\"><ol><li id=\"footnote-1542-1\">McKinsey &amp; Company. \u201cOur Offices.\u201d Accessed June 25, 2024. https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/locations <a href=\"#return-footnote-1542-1\" class=\"return-footnote\" aria-label=\"Return to footnote 1\">&crarr;<\/a><\/li><li id=\"footnote-1542-2\">McKinsey &amp; Company. \u201cInnovating recruiting through online gaming,\u201d May 1, 2020. https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/careers\/meet-our-people\/careers-blog\/mck-problem-solving-game-team <a href=\"#return-footnote-1542-2\" class=\"return-footnote\" aria-label=\"Return to footnote 2\">&crarr;<\/a><\/li><li id=\"footnote-1542-3\">Florian, Florian, and Florian. \u201cMcKinsey Solve Game (2024): How to Prepare and Ace the Imbellus.\u201d StrategyCase, May 21, 2024. https:\/\/strategycase.com\/how-to-prepare-for-the-mckinsey-digital-assessment\/ <a href=\"#return-footnote-1542-3\" class=\"return-footnote\" aria-label=\"Return to footnote 3\">&crarr;<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>","protected":false},"author":23,"menu_order":8,"template":"","meta":{"_candela_citation":"[{\"type\":\"copyrighted_video\",\"description\":\"Solve: A glimpse into the Look & Feel\",\"author\":\"Demonstration of the McKinsey Solve Game\",\"organization\":\"McKinsey\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/1971571337001\/IzQolWCsY_default\/index.html?videoId=6346799626112\",\"project\":\"\",\"license\":\"arr\",\"license_terms\":\"\"}]","pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"part":608,"module-header":"apply_it","content_attributions":[{"type":"copyrighted_video","description":"Solve: A glimpse into the Look & Feel","author":"Demonstration of the McKinsey Solve Game","organization":"McKinsey","url":"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/1971571337001\/IzQolWCsY_default\/index.html?videoId=6346799626112","project":"","license":"arr","license_terms":""}],"internal_book_links":[],"video_content":null,"cc_video_embed_content":{"cc_scripts":"","media_targets":[]},"try_it_collection":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1542"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1542\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4732,"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1542\/revisions\/4732"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/608"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1542\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1542"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=1542"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=1542"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=1542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}