RSH, an investment banking firm, needs to replace its top semiconductor analyst Peter Thompson who resigned. Stephen Connor must decide whether to promote Peter's junior analyst Rina Shea internally or hire an outside candidate. Several candidates are considered including Gerald Baum, David Hughes, Sonia Meetha, Seth Horkum, and Rina Shea. Each candidate is evaluated based on their experience, skills, reputation, and fit with RSH's culture.
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Recruitment of a star
1. RECRUITMENT
OF A STAR
P r e s e n t e d B y :
S r i k a n t h A s h w i n
R i s h a b h M i t t a l
P r e r n a
S a b r i n a G u p t a
P r i t h v i r a j D a s g u p t a
2. About the
Company
Rubin, Stern and Hertz is an
investment banking firm in New York.
Promotes teamwork and has a
learning and supportive environment.
Low turnover rate because of the
selective hiring process.
RSHs culture is one of its prime
competitive advantages.
3. Case Overview
Stephen Connor: Director of
Research
Peter Thompson: STAR and only
semiconductor analyst at RSH;
announced resignation after
receiving an offer from one of
RSHs competitors
Rina Shea: Peters junior analyst;
temporary replacement for Peter
Stephens options: Replace Peter
with an outside hire or promote
Rina from within the company
Upcoming deal with Powerchip
4. MUST HAVES IN
THE NEW
CANDIDATE
Industry knowledge with rich experience
Good analytical skills
Good writing and presentation skills
Client oriented
Team player
Good stock picker
Gels well with the culture of RHS
8. Characteristics of Job Characteristics of Worker
Job Duty Tasks
Relative Importance of
Job Duty %
Relative
Time Spent
%
Competency or
KSAO
Importance of
KSAO or
Competency to
Task
Performance
(1=Low, 10=High,
E=Essential)
Analysts Monitor markets or
positions
Identify opportunities or
develop channels for
purchase or sale of
securities or
commodities
Track and analyze factors
that affect price movement,
such as trade policies,
weather conditions,
political developments, or
supply and demand
changes.
100 100
Stock pickers
Knowledge:
Economics and
accounting
Computers and
electronics
Skills:
Communications
skills
Decision Making
skills
Analytical skills
Abilities:
Mathematical
abilities
Inductive and
deductive
reasoning
Others
8
9E
8E
8.2
9.5E
7.75
7.5
8.15
10. GERALD BAUM
GOTZ AND LOEB
Ranked 11th in Institutional
Investor magazine within
18 months of joining
Exceptional work and
client service
Great skill set as to what
the industry needs. Great
stock picking skills
Maintains active travel
schedules and replies
promptly
Good client contacts
Jumped around a lot from
firm to firm
Too cocky
Treats staff terribly
Expresses too much
negativity
Seems too interested in
compensation
Late to his lunch with
Stephen and was
unapologetic about it. This
shows his uncaring and
callous behaviour.
10
PROS CONS
11. DAVID HUGHES
SPENSERS
Ranked 2nd in Institutional
Investor magazine
Highly experienced with
superior industrial
knowledge
Great skill set as to what
the industry needs. Great
stock picking skills
A lot of name recognition-
practically a celebrity
Good personality and
confident
Fantastic mentor
Some clients felt that he
was past his prime
He might not be able to
adapt to technological
changes and work in a
high paced environment.
11
PROS CONS
12. SONIA MEETHA
Welsh, Harrison and Smith
Ranked 8th in Institutional
Investor magazine
Technical and Sales
background
Emphasizes on global
markets
Dedicated towards career
Excellent writer
Reliable and hardworking
Contacts with CEOs &
Divisional Managers
Comes from a small firm
Not keen on traveling
PROS CONS
13. SETH HORKUM
Jefferson Brothers
Ranked 5th in Institutional
Investor magazine
Close contact with buy
side
Loyal & Enthusisatic
Experienced
Contacts with Powerchip
Congenial personality
Has a strategic plan to
achieve top rankings
Eager to please
Potential to be misused
PROS CONS
14. RINA SHEA
INTERNAL (RHS)
Familiar with the
organization culture
Has worked with
Peter before
Lacks decision
making
Has not proved
herself to be a
STAR material
PROS CONS