Acquire your target candidate: Transforming your hiring success before your first interview

Have you ever found yourself lacking confidence in a candidate despite their previous employment, project history, or knowledge of specific skills? 

This lack of confidence in a candidate who not only can do the work but is a good fit is a significant problem. At this point – the wrong decision can lead to delays, misfires, or missed opportunities. 

Instead of reacting to a candidate and their skillset or experience, many times lack of knowledge regarding a candidates fit is likely to blame.

But, the good news is you can take control of your hiring process before the first interview. 

Lead your team in a role identification exercise that looks to define more than technical skills. 

A developed Role Identification Exercise will bring more clarity to your team on: 

• Define all technical skills and competencies needed to perform successfully in the role at a required minimum level. 
• Identify Behavioral Habits related to the role and responsibilities of the job that will impact the mission and vision of the company. 
• Identify your core values of the company and establish expectations for culture fit for alignment. 
• Clarify logistical limitations for all aspects of the job, including compensation, benefits, work location, and daily schedule. 

Starting out with a clear target for an ideal candidate beyond just a technical skill will give you better perception, understanding and control of your hiring to and lead to more long term successful hires.