CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 3 · Q33

‘Yummi Foods’, a fast-growing snacks chain has been in business for the last $\displaystyle 13$ years. Realising that there is a growing demand for nutritious food, the company planned to enter the healthy snacks segment. They decided to hire a Marketing Manager with an experience in this segment. For this, they gave an advertisement in a leading newspaper and received more than $\displaystyle 200$ applications. The Human Resource Manager carefully went through all the application forms and removed the application forms of those applicants who did not meet the basic qualifications. Short introductory interactions were also held to filter out candidates who did not match

the job requirements. The shortlisted candidates were then asked to take a test designed to measure their intelligence, personality traits, etc. Candidates who performed well in the test were invited for a formal in- depth conversation to be evaluated on their suitability for the job. A job offer was made to a candidate for the role of a Marketing Manager through an appointment letter mentioning the joining date. But before the job offer was made, ‘Yummi Foods’ had performed three steps in the process of selection which are not mentioned above. Identify and explain the steps.