Were any candidates screened out?

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Were any candidates screened out?

Are you ever frustrated by the number of qualified candidates who were screened out by your hiring managers? You and I both know it's impossible to disclose a person's personality, their demeanor, their attitude and core values on an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper. However, hiring managers often screen out your candidates based on the information on their resume or CV. In recruiting, nothing happens unless you get your candidates in front of your hiring authority.

So, let me suggest a few ways to avoid losing top quality candidates just because they look less imperfect on paper. First, make sure you're given the opportunity to verbally present your candidates. Objections are a request for more information which is why the verbal presentation is critical to your success. Your goal is to overcome any concerns or objections and schedule an interview.

After years of getting frustrated when my candidates were screened out, I asked one of my hiring managers, could you put your work history, personality, values, and accomplishments on an 8 1/2 by 11.


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