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Hiring costs differing between the two.

MBB Second Round - CodeWave employee turnover challenge
New answer on Feb 18, 2024
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Panaka asked on Feb 18, 2024

Hi,

What i was focusing on when doing the case was if the hiring costs would be different between referrals and non-referral candidates. I was expecting the costs of referrals being lower (not taking into account the referral bonus cost) due to marketing costs for recruiting being lower, but maybe this is too negligible? Either way it would have been more clear if it stated that hiring cost would be the same for the referral (excluding bonus), since it makes clear the cost for non-referrals. But maybe this is a clarifying question for the interviewee to ask.

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replied on Feb 18, 2024
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Hi Panak,

I an the author of the case, so happy to clarify.

You‘re absolutely right - both that the prompt could proactively spell that more clearly, and that this a point where a distinctive candidate would proactively ask the interview for clarifications.

Do reach out if you have any follow up questions on the case and I’m happy to clarify. 

Have a nice weekend!

Cristian

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