Evaluating the Entry-Level Candidate
Start by asking the right questions.
Encourage entry-level candidates to discuss their experiences inschool or share an accomplishment that has significant personalmeaning. These accomplishments can come from school, volunteerwork, internship programs and part- or full-time jobs. Probeentry-level candidates with questions to see if they are motivatedand enthusiastic about learning on the job.
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