3-Part Checklist To Ensure A Smart Hiring Decision

Over the years, I have taught new recruiters to have a checklist to use when starting each search for a client. With each candidate interview, they must ensure all of their client's needs are met.

This can be a lengthy and nuanced list. To save time, there are the three factors we look at to determine if a candidate is worth a deep-dive interview. Every candidate needs to meet these three objectives. If they lack any , we do not proceed with the candidate. This saves a lot of wasted time and allows a Recruiter to ensure they spend additional time with on-target candidates. 

1. Specific experience:  This is the easiest to check. Their resume will have answered much of this. In just several minutes into an interview, I will determine if the candidate has the experience our client is seeking. 
2. High performance: Our clients can find average candidates on their own. We are expected to produce high performers. Know your standards and ask about their on-job performance early in the interview process. If they are "light on details," they are likely low performers. High performers can always tell you in detail about their successes.   
3.  Good Teammate: I have learned in 30+ years that many high performers are bad “teammates”,  who will work to undermine their colleagues. They do not want other people to match or exceed them. Some enjoy causing issues and ruffling feathers. One "bad teammate" can ruin a whole group. A good teammate will be supportive of their colleagues and help them when they need it. Reference checking skills are valuable here.     (1)              

   "Trust but verify."  It is essential to follow up with their references to ensure the candidate accurately represents themselves.

 If a candidate lacks any of these 3, we will not pursue them. If they have all 3, we go deeper into the interview process. 

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 Donald Jasensky

Automotive Personnel, LLC

Don@AutomotivePersonnel.Careers

216-226-8190

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(1)    “Hire Like A Pro!” chapters 4 and 5 . Available Amazon.com