• Define the Job in Plain Language

    Too often, formal job descriptions obscure the main responsibilities of the role with an endless list of duties and requirements. While we encourage creating formal job descriptions, we recommend that our clients distill the role down into 3 areas of responsibility and 3 “must have” requirements. Referencing this simple list will keep you and the potential candidate from missing the forest for the trees.

  • Treat Candidates like Customers

    During the interview process it’s tempting to candidates like impersonal applicants, often in an alienating and presumptive manner. This not only gets you off on the wrong foot with your potential new hire, it may damage your organization’s hiring brand. Treat potential employees like customers and remember that the best candidates will be interviewing you just as much as you’re interviewing them. Finally, regardless of the outcome, provide follow-up or closure.

  • Check Candidates’ Compatibility

    It is important to find an employee who is compatible with your company’s culture. Make sure the candidate possesses a personality that will fit with the social environment, and adaptability to the job environment. If a candidate seems like they may not get along with other employees or clients, do not hire this person. Amicability supersedes any skill.

  • Limit the Amount of Interviews

    Scheduling unnecessary interviews can waste both the candidate’s time and your team’s productivity. Reduce the number of interviews to job seekers who best fit the requirements.

  • Act Quickly and Efficiently

    When you think you have found the right candidate, move quickly. Some companies make the mistake of waiting until they have seen several candidate options before making a definitive decision. You’ve heard the business expression, “time kills all deals”. The hiring process is no different. When you find the right person, finalize the process before he or she accepts another offer.


    VincentBenjamin has the knowledge and experience to help you make the right hire. Our expert IT recruiters and finance recruiters are capable of building your team with top talent. Contact us at one of our locations in Phoenix, Orange County, Los Angeles or Denver.