Johnny Maple: Applicant Rank

Strength and Weakness Analysis
Johnny Maple – Applicant Rank 1
Johnny Maple has many strengths that make the job a good fit for him. He has previous experience with working outdoors in building and construction. This knowledge will help him assess the quality of lumber brought through the mill. He is familiar with tools and has a keen understanding of the need for safety procedures when operating equipment. He loves to work outdoors and will be able to endure the job environment. He is available to begin immediately. His need for employment may increase his loyalty and willingness to remain with the company on a long term bases.
On the other hand, Johnny does not own reliable transportation. He currently does not meet the company standards

This required that is work in whether conditions similar to working in the saw mill.
Pine has a history of job changes that reflect an inability to find a good person-vocation fit. His transportation is unreliable and he is unable to begin work for two weeks. The only thing that makes him more appealing than Troy is that he does not have anything that specifically makes him ineligible for employment.
Troy Lithgo – Applicant Rank 3
Troy Lithgo shows strengths with his personality. He is described as polite and personable, both meeting the need to present positive interactions with customers. He lives is well known to the saw mill. He is able to begin working immediately. He lives within walking distance of the mil and could presumably report to work regularly with ease.
Troy has a criminal history that indicated issues with integrity that can impact job performance. While OSHA does not required a forklift operator to have a valid driver’s license, there is concern with Troy reporting to work under the influence and impacting the safety of himself and others while operating equipment. Troy cannot operate a bulldozer with a suspended license therefore he is not qualified for the