Guest Article : 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Job Candidate
Thanks to SourceSimple, you can now have an abundance of viable job candidates delivered right to you. This will save you a tremendous amount of legwork and leave you to the task of selecting the best prospects from the group. You have no doubt interviewed people in the past who seemed amazing, yet fizzled out shortly after being hired. Below are five tips to help you choose the right job candidate every time.
- Consider the Applicant’s Soft Skills – Beyond an applicant’s education and work history, how are his or her soft skills? Personality traits and social interaction can greatly impact how a person handles a certain position.
- Perform an Extended Interview – If you have narrowed your choices down to a few qualified candidates, do not rush an interview. In fact, you can call prospective hires back for a second interview if you have any doubts.
- Review the Resume During the Interview – Keep the applicant’s resume handy during the interview, as you can go through it together for more clarification. This might help you to discover more about the candidate’s skills and experience.
- Tour the Office Together – Sometimes, a tour of the facility will help you to get a feel for who is right for the position. How does this person integrate with the office? Does he or she ask questions and communicate well with potential co-workers?
- Consider a Panel Interview – Sometimes, it is best to get other opinions about job candidates. You can do this by interviewing people with a few managers present. While this process may be a bit more intimidating for the applicants, it will also test how well they handle pressure.
Choosing the right candidate for a job is easier said than done. Even the most experienced recruiters will make the odd mistake and later realize they should have gone with another applicant. By following the above advice, however, you should become a bit more confident with your final selection.
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This post was contributed by Heather Johnson, who is an industry critic on the subject of becoming a pediatric nurse. She invites your feedback at heatherjohnson2323@gmail.com.