Consistent and Intentional Candidate Screening Takes Preparation

Before making a major purchase, some people generate a structured rubric as a way of comparing different options.

Gabriel Lucas

Jan 5, 2021

Consistent and Intentional Candidate Screening Takes Preparation

Similarly, developing at least three or four key indicators prior to interviewing candidates can help a hiring committee evaluate early applicants in a consistent fashion. From there, we recommend turning those key indicators into specific questions that all screeners would utilize. In parallel, it is perfectly acceptable — and even advisable — that early on, screening calls explore topics specific to each candidate. But with a consistent set of metrics in hand, committee discussions and decisions will be less rancorous, more intentional, and ultimately more equitable for all involved.

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