Matthew Korn Flashcards
Please tell us your name.
Matthew Korn
What is your occupation?
President of Yaphank Company
What does Yaphank Company do?
Manufacture metal storm shutters
In your role as president, did you participate in the hiring of employees for your company?
Yes, I did
In that capacity, did you meet a man named George Avery?
Yes, he applied for a job in June 2010
What position did he apply for?
Tool-and-die Designer
What does a tool-and-die designer do?
Set up and operate the machine tools that produce precision metal parts.
Does this type of job require a certain level of formal education?
Well, a formal degree is not required. It requires 4 to 5 years of a combination of instruction and on-the-job apprenticeship.
Did you receive a copy of Mr. Avery’s resume when he applied?
Yes, I did.
As part of your hiring process, is it your habit to investigate or check references for someone applying for such an important position?
Yes, it is.
Did you investigate Mr. Avery’s references and education?
Yes, I sent 3 emails to the former employers listed on his resume. I knew a manager at one of them personally. I also contacted the schools from which he listed degrees.
What was the response you received?
I heard back quickly from my friend Jack Darnell. He said his work was fine.
Is that all he said?
He said he doesn’t remember him that well, and that he only worked there for 3 or 4 months.
Do you also know Sonia Peterson?
Yes, Sonia worked for us.
Did she work for you at the same time as Mr. Avery?
Yes.
