10 Principles of a Successful Hiring Manager

BE PREPARED

Review the resume, know what you want to accomplish and prepare your interview assessment questions.

 

BE CONSISTENT WITH YOUR INTERVIEW ASSESSMENTS

Prepare a list of questions that can be used for all candidates being interviewed that include career successes and behaviors. A good interview answer should explain the task/problem for a candidate was responsible, the specific action they took, and the results of those actions.

 

TALK LESS LISTEN MORE

The more a candidate speaks in an interview process, the more you will learn about them.

 

GAIN THE OPINIONS OF TRUSTED ASSOCIATES IN THE INTERVIEWING PROCESS

Have respected peers participate in the interviewing of a candidate, it will help educate the candidate and provide better perspective of the cultural fit for that candidate.

 

ASK FOR FEEDBACK FOR THOSE WHO CAME IN CONTACT WITH A CANDIDATE

Be sure to ask everyone from the receptionist to security how the candidate conducted themselves while visiting – were they cordial or rude?

 

ARE YOU SELLING YOUR OPPORTUNITY AND COMPANY?

You may like the candidate sitting in front of you, but ask yourself “do they feel the same?” – Have you done a proper job of selling the company and opportunity – it is important.

 

COMPENSATION COUNTS

A candidate who feels good on their first day on the job is less likely to leave for greener pastures – make fair offers.

 

PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Was the candidate on time, were they dressed appropriately, did they keep eye contact – all small things but indicators of possible performance.

 

TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS

If something does not seem “right”, ask for references.

 

MOMENTUM IS YOUR FRIEND

Speed and a sense of urgency in a search process is key. If they are talking to you, they are talking to other companies too.