Smart hiring: follow these three steps to find the right candidate for the job.(Human Resources)

From: Detroiter | Date: December 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

There are three core steps as you review candidates to ensure you find the best fit: (1) Get ready with the right questions, (2) Manage the interview and (3) Compare the candidates.

1. Get ready with the right questions -- Your personal preparation for the interview is vital to a good selection and should drive the interview process. In other words, don't just run into the conference room and start talking with a candidate. The best start will involve some pre-work. Begin by reviewing the job description. Develop questions to surface the candidate's experience or knowledge ...

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