INTERVIEWING

“All the clever strategies and advanced technologies in the world are nowhere near as effective without great people to put them to work.”

—Jack Welch, former General Electric CEO and author of Winning

While resumes and cover letters present only the information that candidates want you to see, interviews allow you to find out about qualities or flaws that are not revealed on paper. Specifically, it is an opportunity to ask the questions that will help you assess how the candidate will perform on the job.

At the same time, you will be able to get a sense of whether the individual will thrive in your company culture. Finally, the interview allows you to articulate company values and to sell the candidate on the idea of joining ...

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