Strategies for Hiring the Right Candidate

Supervisors and managers will learn techniques for how to develop and implement a successful applicant screening process and hire the right job candidate. Workshop attendees will learn:

•  The importance of an accurate job description
•  What interview questions may and may not be asked
•  How to use skills assessments & behavioral-related interview questions to determine applicant’s interpersonal skill compatibility
•  How to get factual information from a former employer
•  When to consider using social media to gather information
•  Conducting records checks, checking credit, and making public records requests
•  The purpose of the probation or orientation and when this introductory period may be  extended

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