You are advising a commercial airline as they prepare to hire new flight attendants. You have been assigned to develop a recruitment strategy for their flight attendant positions. Your objective is to give a balanced picture of the job so that applicants will better understand what they will be asked to do. Job duties, schedules, and other facets of the job should all be well understood early in the recruiting process. You also want to attract optimal talent and allow the company to learn as much as possible about applicants before the company makes hiring decisions.

• How would you gather information about the job context and environment? Explain what sources you would use and why.
• What recruitment methods would you suggest the airline use for this position?
• What interview questions would you suggest the hiring manager ask?
• Is a background check important for this position? If so, what parts of a candidate's background would you recommend the airline have checked?