Selecting the right candidate the first time around is worth investing a little time and thought. No one can guarantee 100% success, but you can dramatically improve your odds with a structured process.
Here’s the process I recommend to my clients:
1.Know the Critical Success Factors for This Job. Get clear on the critical success factors for the job – what characteristics will be displayed day-in and day-out by a truly successful employee in this job? What are the key characteristics (key competencies) of other highly successful employees in this job? And, what skills would take your team to the next level of performance if you could add those skills to the mix of talent already on board?
2.Add a Pre-Hire Assessment. Pre-hire assessments are incredibly effective today at identifying behavioral characteristics, work styles, communication styles and interaction preferences. As one factor in the selection process, assessments can help you identify candidates who are more likely, or less likely, to be successful in a given position. Assessments can help you answer the question of who is going to be a good fit for the job and for your company. They can also help you identify whether the candidate has the work ethic and reliability required to be successful.To Learn More Click here