Guides - Human Resources & Payroll in China 2016

Human Resources and Payroll in China 2016-2017 (5th Edition) -

Define Candidate Profile

It is increasingly common that companies in China are employing a mix of local and foreign staff for

reasons such as communication, managerial experience and trust. The right mix of employees can

positively enhance efficiency and create a better working environment. A general categorization

will help employers in China come up with the optimal mix for their workforce.

At present, many foreign companies in China are forced to hire professionals with less practical

working experience and lower technical qualification compared to employees in their home country

who fulfill the same role.The solution implemented by numerous foreign companies in China consists

of hiring comparatively younger high-potentials who are able to handle a steep learning curve and

eventually undertake the required responsibility on their own, after initially receiving guidance from

a more experienced foreign professional.

Besides listing qualification criteria for a vacancy in an ideal candidate profile, it is advisable to

scrutinize each criterion by asking the following two questions:

1. Are the criteria kick-out, required or preferred?

Kick-out criteria = candidate should no longer be considered if any 1 is not fulfilled

Required criteria = candidate may still be considered if only 1 or 2 are not fulfilled

Preferred criteria = candidate will still be considered even if criteria are not fulfilled

2. What is the relative importance of each qualification criterion compared to other criteria?

These additional qualifying questions will provide a clearer picture of the vacancy, both initially and

throughout the selection process. A key benefit is that the individuals responsible for the selection

of suitable candidates will have a clearer framework within which they can assess candidates.

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