Recently, I watched Jiangsu TV's new dating show "If You Are the One", and I had deep feelings about it. People from all walks of life have different opinions on this show. Combining with the current reality of human capital management work, I think the design of "If You Are the One" is unique, especially in the selection process, which is worth our reference.
Let's temporarily regard the 24 female guests as the recruiting unit, the male guest as the applicant, and the personality color expert Le Jia as a senior expert in human capital management, providing necessary and beneficial opinions and suggestions to both the recruiting unit and the applicant.
Firstly, the initial experience of love (first impression). In this part, the male guest goes on stage and introduces himself, then selects his favorite female guest among the 24 female guests by visual inspection. Subsequently, the 24 female guests visually inspect the male guest based on his appearance, figure, weight, hairstyle, clothing, etc., choosing to light up or turn off their lights accordingly. Expert Le Jia once advised male guests not to wear strange costumes, hold props, or pose when going on stage. The reason is that these actions often leave a bad impression on female guests, leading to early "extinguishing of lights" and causing the male guest to leave the stage prematurely.
In the human capital recruitment process, the recruiting unit should pay great attention to the procedure of visually inspecting the applicant. The inspector needs to have rich observation experience. The HR manager inspects the applicant's appearance, expression, body language, mental state, personality, etc., through visual inspection. This way, one can understand the applicant's temperament, style, personality, clothing, makeup, voice, etc.
Visual inspection should observe the applicant's body language. For example, during the waiting period for the visual inspection, if the applicant seriously reads the company's various materials, it roughly indicates that this person has good persistence and self-control and is also very concerned about the company. On the contrary, if the applicant cannot remain calm during the waiting period and does not carefully read the company's various materials, it roughly indicates that this person's character is not solid, and such people may also be careless and irresponsible in their work in the future. If the applicant shows confidence, calmness, and composure during the waiting period, it indicates that this person has strong self-awareness and possesses certain leadership qualities; conversely, if they act rashly, impulsively, and nervously, they are not suitable to be leaders.
At the same time, the enterprise should leave a good first impression on the applicant. From the moment the applicant steps into the company's gate or even outside the gate, information transmission to the applicant begins. The company's factory, appearance, flag, emblem, promotional signs, employee uniforms, landscaping, etc., are constantly influencing the applicant.
Secondly, the re-determination phase of love. This part is the most crucial. Through watching short clips, on-site questioning, and live performances, the female guests decide whether to extinguish their lights.
In this phase, the 24 female guests watch the VCR video of the male guest to understand his life, work, emotional experiences, personality preferences, and requirements for his ideal girl. Then, the female guests ask questions on-site to determine if he suits them. It's important to note that the 24 female guests come from various industries and have high academic qualifications, with some having reached the level of a Ph.D. Through observation and questioning, the male guest's mistakes, weaknesses, and deficiencies are gradually exposed, while his strengths and advantages are also displayed. At this point, expert Le Jia helps the female guests analyze the male guest's personality, providing references for the female guests to avoid making wrong judgments.
In the recruitment and hiring phase of human capital, the recruiting unit must ensure the authenticity of the applicant's materials and the suitability of their technical and business abilities for the position.
1. Authenticity of the applicant's materials. The recruiting unit reviews the applicant's personal information, such as education (when necessary, experts can verify the authenticity of their degree certificates), major, professional title, work experience, age, gender, ID card, home address, industry, professional, and job-specific experience and achievements, social relationships, rewards and punishments, especially the experience of the applicant's previous workplace. After comprehensive consideration, the unit decides whether to hire the applicant.
In the recruitment process, the HR manager must be highly professional and have rich work experience. When necessary, the recruiting unit can also hire relevant experts to conduct quality tests. The head of the using department is often an industry expert. During interviews, the HR manager can collaborate with the head of the using department, who serves as the main interviewer. When necessary (for special positions or managerial-level positions), the vice president of personnel and the vice president in charge of the using department should also participate in the interview to reduce judgment errors or deviations in the recruitment process.
2. Suitability of the applicant's technical and business abilities for the position. In the "If You Are the One" program, there are often scenes where male guests perform live. For example, reciting poetry, dancing, hair styling design, etc. Some male guests (like hairstylists) receive applause and pass smoothly due to their performances, while others (like impersonators) fail and leave the stage. In the human capital recruitment process, relying solely on education and experience is not enough. The head of the using department or professional staff will also test the applicant's business or technical skills. For instance, welders might be asked to perform on-site physical welding; typists might be tested for accuracy and speed through on-site typing tests; secretaries might be asked to write an enterprise document on the spot. In short, the applicant's abilities must indeed meet the company's needs.
After watching the short film, asking questions, and performing, if the female guests continue to light up their lights and even actively communicate with the male guest, it signifies that the male guest has successfully passed.
If the recruiting unit is satisfied with this person, they will continue to communicate with the applicant, introducing the unit's situation, including the company's growth history, industry location, production and operation status, organizational structure, management model, and job details of the recruiting department.