Quality of Hire: Hiring Best Candidates

As the economic climate continues to shift, some employers are facing increasing pressure to make the right hires, and this has led to a heightened focus on the quality of candidates they bring on board. Rather than filling positions based on sheer numbers, employers are taking the time to evaluate their teams and determine which vacancies need to be filled. According to John Vlastelica, CEO of Recruiting Toolbox, “as employers grow more cautious, they’ll likely become more focused on the quality of their hires.”  This means that employers are looking for the most promising and talented individuals to join their team, and those who can demonstrate their skills and qualifications are likely to have the best chance of success. If you are looking for better candidates to make a successful hire, we have a few suggestions for you to get started.

Before you begin the interview process, take time to define what success looks like for the role you are hiring for. Figure out exactly what the person needs to accomplish in the first six months or one year in order to consider them a successful hire. Once you know what you’re looking for, assess whether or not the candidate has achieved something comparable. As long as the candidate is a rough match on skills and experience and is doing similar work, you know that they are at least in the game.

Ask them to describe a major accomplishment that demonstrates their ability to do the work you need them to do. If their success is significant and comparable to your expectations, this is the candidate you should be hiring.

If the person is in the game and appears to be motivated to do the work asked, then ask them to describe a major accomplishment they handled that would be comparable to the work they will be required to do. If you find the candidate’s accomplishment is significant and comparable to what needs to be done, this candidate should then receive serious consideration.

Taking the extra effort to specify the candidate’s objectives for the upcoming six months to a year is an excellent approach to guarantee that you secure high-quality hires and achieve the greatest value for your investments. By following this process, employers can unlock successful hiring and find the best candidate for the job.

“Our well-being is driven by resilience, preparation and empowerment. These things also happen to be essential to career growth. When employees believe in the power of taking control of their well-being and their ability to drive improvements, they see positive effects on personal and professional elements of their lives.” Bryan Robinson, Ph.D., https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2023/11/09/6-tips-for-optimizing-your-brain-and-boosting-your-career-in-2024/?sh=41abfb6f3e41