Evaluating Job Candidates

What the answers reveal when they tell you about their strengths

Nov 12, 2002

Next time you ask job candidates what their strong points are,watch out if they hesitate in answering this question. Outstandingcandidates know their strong points. Are they introspective enoughto relate these strengths to your job requirements? This will showthat they not only understand the job requirements, but also knowhow to apply their strengths to meet and challenge.

Excerpted from Attracting & Rewarding OutstandingEmployees

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