Employee selection tips

In addition to the normal conversation you already have with prospective employees about an open position, consider these tips:

- Ask questions that focus on job related issues.
- Ask questions that will tell you about the candidate's skills relative to the job opening.
- Ask questions which require the candidate to explain job experiences.
- Avoid talking too much; instead, ask questions and listen to the answers.
- Ask open ended questions such as "Tell me about..." which calls for information, not yes or no answers.
- Be prepared to offer a second or follow-up question to probe for more details.
- Ask the candidate his or her personal success goals.