5 Ways To Evaluate A Candidate Beyond Their CV

A CV and Cover letter will always be a requirement for the hiring process but sometimes what’s on paper does not match who the candidate actually is.

How then do you ensure you get the perfect candidate?

Let us look at some effective ways you can do this;

1. Tests

A good example of these are psychometric tests.

Employers use psychometric assessment to select the right candidates for a job, meaning they will require your test score for evaluation on suitability. In addition to meeting qualifications, psychometric tests are another way that employers use to hire based on character.

Through hiring on character and personality basis, an employer is able to pick the person they know will stay in a position on a long term basis.

2. Reference Checks

These offer great insights on who the candidate is especially on a professional level.  It helps you understand about their work ethic by asking probing questions like; Why did Anne leave the company? Why should we hire Anne? Did Anne ever get promoted at your company? Why or Why not?

Such questions help you leverage information properly

3. Use A Neutral Party

Sometimes it can be difficult to separate the resume from the candidate. This is where a third-party recruiter with extensive experience in evaluating candidates can help you choose the right hire, faster.

4. LinkedIn

In this digital age, apps such as LinkedIn have become an easier way of managing your professional identity online as well as giving a platform for networking with different people in various career fields.

Even though it’s not the most effective tell- all indicator when evaluating a candidate, it provides insight on their prior work history, who they have worked with and gives the employer a glimpse of how they present themselves online.

5. Assign a small project

Depending on the type of role you’re hiring for, an effective way to gauge a candidate’s practical experience is to assign a small take-home project. This effort can benefit both the employer and candidate as both parties will get a feel for how the applicant works, and the types of tasks he or she can expect while working for the company.

Conclusively,

The evaluation process is no easy task. As an employer you want the right candidate not the one who applied for the job just for the sake of it.

Remember, the people you employ will help determine the success of your business