Candidate Analysis

You have two employment candidates for a marketing position.  Both have similar educational backgrounds and certifications.  However, the first candidate has 20 years of related experience while the second candidate has 6 years of similar experience.

The first candidate is asking for a competitive base salary plus one week extra vacation as part of the benefits package.  The second candidate is asking for a competitive base salary plus a company smart phone (upgraded each year), and paid Internet service at home. The first candidate is willing to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, etc.), while the second candidate prefers to work remotely from home. Both are requesting to be included in the company's annual bonus plan.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that includes the following:

• Compare the direct and indirect compensation requests for each candidate.
• As an HR professional, what do you think is the best hiring decision for the company and why?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.