Industry Article #3

Checklist: Narrowing In on a Hire
AllBusiness.com
Date: Monday, September 12 2005

Once you've received resumes from interested candidates, your next challenge is to generate a list of candidates who meet your criteria for the open position, then interview them. Follow these steps to ensure that you find the best candidates for the job.

* Screen applicants. After reviewing all of the applicants? resumes, create a short list of people you want to

* Prepare interview questions. Create a list of questions that will help give you a sense of who the candidate is and how they will perform on the job.

* Conduct the interview. Focus on the candidate's qualifications, employment history, attitude, and appearance.

* Check references. Whether you hire an outside firm or check the references yourself, make sure the applicant's references are solid.

* Perform a background check. Background checks can help you avoid hiring someone who has a history of workplace violence or simply isn't who or what they say they are.