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Bachelor’s or associate degree in business or equivalent with a…
Bachelor’s or associate degree in business or equivalent with a minimum of five years’ experience, billing and collection experience preferred. Additional coursework in accounting/finance is recommended.
Applicants Experience Comments from Interview
Joseph
10 years experience with the company as an assistant office manager with this company. Frequently serves as interim office manager when office manager is not present. Does not have a college degree.
Has a mixed track record as an assistant manager. Is capable of running the department though there have been complaints about his work when the office manager has been away for an extended period of time. Those who report to him are pleased with their experience with him as a manager. Joseph self-reported that he would have to spend time updating on state and federal regulations.
Marie
10 years experience as office assistant and part-time bookkeeper with this company. Just earned her Associates degree and is pursuing her Bachelor degree in Business Administration.
Has an excellent track record as a bookkeeper. Has limited experience working in the office and no experience as a manager for this company. Previously managed a small accounting services office before coming to this company. Is perceived as a good employee.
Jack
Brings 3.5 years of experience as an Office Manager with a smaller company that is in a similar business. Just earned his Associates degree and plans to continue on to earn his Bachelor degree in Business Administration.
Brings letters of recommendation to the interview from his previous position. Was recently laid off. He does have knowledge of state and federal regulations. Answered “what if” questions relative to management of employees and working with customers well. Showed up 15 minutes late for the interview claiming his GPS didn’t provide the right directions.
Susan
Brings 5 years experience as an office manager with a similar company. Has a Bachelor degree in Business Administration and would like to pursue her MBA.
Appears confident and answers interview questions well. Has knowledge of state and federal regulations. Was recently laid off and claims that the management of the company didn’t appreciate her skills. Her goal is to become the General Manager.
Tomas
Has worked for this company for 7 years as the Parts Room Manager. A recent injury has confined his movements and he is seeking an office position. Has some experience with the office management through his years of experience at the company. Has an Associates Degree in Business Administration.
Is well liked in his previous role and is regarded as a good “people person and is detail oriented.” He is enthusiastic and takes initiative. He does not have expert knowledge of state and federal regulations outside of the parts department.
Donna
Has worked for this company for 25 years as the Administrative Assistant to the President. Has had an interest in office management for years and discussed a move with the President. Has a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources.
Is regarded as professional and occasionally someone who looks down on others. Is efficient and well organized. Has a good working relationship with customers and vendors. Has knowledge of state and federal regulations.
1) Set up a rating system for each candidate. The areas to be evaluated are:
a) years of experience in the field
b) education and/or applicable experience
c) knowledge of state and federal regulations
d) (what else is important?)
2) Evaluate each candidate in terms of their strengths and weaknesses and rate them according to the system you have set up.
3) who would be the best candidate for the job?
