1. When applying for job opportunities, candidates are often required to have experience to qualify for most positions, especially when applying for managerial positions. A common issue business professionals face is a lack of managerial experience on their resume when applying for jobs.

You are a Vice President of Marketing for a major food distribution company. As a leader, it is your job to find the best candidate to fill the role of Customer Service Manager.

• Will you require prior management experience as a pre-requisite to fill the Customer Service Manager position? Why? Why not?
• Using decision-making techniques you have already learned, present a short list of qualifications you will require of a candidate without prior management experience.