How to Tell If a Job Candidate Is Fit For the Job

Hiring managers are always aware of the red flags such as arriving late, trash talking their previous employer, and providing seemingly vague answers, that they should avoid hiring process. However, are you aware of the green flags that indicate that the candidate is perfect for the job? Understanding various green lights can help you have a better idea if the candidate is fit for the job. This will make the hiring process simple, efficient, and effective. Below are signs that a candidate is fit for the job.

1.     They are informed

Candidates who have done thorough research on your organization and the position they are applying for makes a quality hire. Such candidates often present with the right expectations and can easily assimilate into the company culture. For sure, if the candidate has taken time to research about the organization, they must be ready to get into the position.

2.     Gut instincts about their enthusiasm

Identifying the right candidate is not only all about what the candidate can say but also about how they say it. A good candidate who is interested in the vacant position in the company should show signs of enthusiasm in their body language, interest, and excitement in their voice. You can sense this if the candidate takes pride in their previous roles and show a lot of interest in the work they can do if assigned the new role.

3.     They are honest

Recruiters often use the term “perfect candidate” to mean the best candidate among the rest. However, in reality, there is no perfect candidate. Every candidate has individual strengths and flaws. However, those who are phenomenal will own up to their flaws. The right candidate should be open about their weakness with no shame or fear of losing an opportunity.

Similarly, rather than sugar-coating their previous work experience to appear like a smooth ride, good candidates will open up and outline work mistakes they made before and how they learned from them. Since nobody is perfect, candidates who are of the right fit should acknowledge their mistakes and point out their willingness to learn and grow.

4.     Communicates clearly and quickly

One of the time-wasting parts of an interview is coordination. Scheduling interviews, phone conversations, and presentations between different people are tedious, especially if the candidates are very slow to respond. You can tell if the candidate is the right fit if they respond quickly and concisely throughout the interview. This is important, especially if you are recruiting candidates to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidates who are unmotivated and slow to respond may not be the right fit.

Conclusion

It can be hard to identify if a candidate you just came across is the right fit. However, you can predict this through several aspects. For starters, evaluate the candidates’ enthusiasm levels. You should as well gauge if the candidate has done some research about your organization and the position he/she is looking to fill. Candidates who are well aware and show high-level enthusiasm are the right fit. Lastly, evaluate the ideas that the candidate brings to the table during the interview session. You can do this by asking several creative pre-employment assessment questions.

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