Choice Among Job Candidates

Choice in Job Candidate Selection

Many people are thrilled when they find a qualified candidate for an open position. I'm not. I like to find two or more candidates so managers have a choice. The process of deciding among several candidates helps people clarify what they really want from the new employee. It enables them to review candidate qualifications and experience so there are no surprises after the hire. The decision process helps employees “own” the candidate so he or she is welcomed into the organization. The process keeps managers from experiencing selection regret in which they think the best candidate was just another advertisement or resume away. Ideally, when you select your new employee, you select from two or three qualified candidates to get the best fit for your culture and needed skills and experience.

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