Criterion for evaluation:

1. Hathway Jones business situation The company needed to revamp its image and product line to improve sales China had emerged as a leading market for luxury goods and Hathway Jones could

make big gains over there2. Candidate profile/credentials

The candidate for the job had to be exceptional, needed to have leadership qualities, excellent communication and PR skills to engage the new territory where Hathway Jones planned to expand

3. Chinese cultural fit China has a distinct business and political culture and the candidate selected should

possess personality traits and background that suit the geography4. Internet reputation

Hathway Jones has a policy of scanning the first 11 pages of Google results for potential candidates

China is a territory where internet reputation would be of great importance as the population is internet savvy and candidates should ideally have a clean record for Hathway Jones to do well there

Criterion Hire Mimi to lead China operations

Take another interview

and take a call then

Hire her for backend role and not as face of the company in

ChinaHathway Jone's business situation

Yes Yes Yes

Candidate profile/credentials Yes Yes YesChinese cultural fit No No YesInternet reputation No No Yes