Hiring

One of the hardest parts of the interview process is notifying the applicants who didn’t make the cut. It’s hard to tell someone they didn’t get the job, but it is important that you do. You want to be honest with them and let them know why they may not have been selected for the position. This will help them feel good about themselves and be open to coming back again in the future if there are any other positions available that might be a better fit.

Hiring is a stressful process. As human resources professionals, you want to make sure that the right person for the job is hired. The hiring committee has a responsibility to ensure that they are fair and objective when interviewing candidates. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for panelists on your hiring committee to disagree over which candidate should be offered the position. Here are five solutions to try when members of your hiring committee can’t agree.

How many of you remember the 1997 Men in Black movie with Will Smith? I know, I’m dating myself. But, does anyone remember the series of simple tests? Our main character, J, obviously doesn’t have the same prestigious background as the other candidates and is maybe a bit more awkward than the rest, giving reason to doubt his ability for the job.