The Manager's Pocket Guide to Interviewing and Hiring Top Performers

Vendors and Customers

These groups are often overlooked. The people with whom you do business know your organization and how you conduct business, and are therefore an excellent touch point when you are trying to fill a position. They are also connected with other professionals in many geographic areas as well as specialty areas and may have an extensive list of contacts. You never know where a good lead may come from, so look everywhere.