FREE online courses on How to Become A Great Interviewer - Decision Time

 

There is no such thing as the perfect candidate. That's why it's so vital to remain focused on the critical job duties throughout the interviewing process. As soon as the interview is concluded, while the meeting is fresh in your mind, summarize your thoughts about the candidate.

 

Try this: Prepare a simple balance sheet to record your reactions. Headline the left side "Reasons for Hiring" and the right side "Reasons for Concern." Don't be surprised if the person you like best doesn't seem to fit your original idea of what you wanted. In fact, that kind of conclusion may indicate that you successfully established your real needs and made the best use of the interviewing process.

 

A final word of caution. The best candidates have several options, only one of which is joining your company. When you find a person you like, cut the red tape to accelerate the hiring process. Unnecessary delays often send the wrong signal to a candidate. If your best prospect becomes disenchanted and loses interest, then your screening time and skilled interview techniques have been wasted.