Choosing just the right candidates for your open roles can be challenging. But there are steps you can take to objectively assess the people you interview. Here are a few things to do with every candidate.
Skills Assessment
You will likely see a list of skills on each candidate’s resume. But that’s not enough on its own. You need to find out how strong their skills actually are. You can conduct formal skills assessments or simply discuss them during the interview. Either way, be sure to go into some detail. This will help you find strengths and weaknesses and determine how the person would fit into your existing team.
Experience Analysis
Make a list of the daily duties that each role entails. During the interview, discuss those duties and whether the candidate has done anything similar. Also ask about results and achievements. It’s important to assess whether the person has the background to add real value to your company.
Problem Solving
One of the best ways to test a candidate’s skills and knowledge is through a problem-solving test. Create a job-related scenario and ask the person how they would handle it. You can tailor this to specific roles or ask a more general question such as, “What would you do if a coworker was cutting corners to save time?” Just be sure to ask each candidate the same question in the same way. There isn’t necessarily a right answer. Instead, this gives you some insight into how the candidate thinks and solves problems.
Get Help
Assessing candidates is both an art and a science. If you’re not sure where to begin, or you simply don’t have time to do a lot of assessments, consider partnering with a staffing agency. Hiring is our core business, and we’ve developed streamlined procedures to thoroughly screen and vet candidates. We’ll present you with a short list of people who would be ready to go on Day One. We’re also expert matchmakers, and we know how to pair candidates with companies that are the right cultural fit.
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