OMHRP Tip of the Month - August 2019

Hiring the best qualified candidate:

1. Prepare all questions in advance and ensure they are job-related
   Establish benchmarks for desired responses

2. Take notes of each candidate’s responses

3. Consider having the candidates “audition” for the job by utilizing practical exercises that simulate the job they are seeking

4. Listen to the candidate talk about an issue that is important to them personally

5. Have a team member take them on an interview of the office and get the team member’s feedback about the interaction

6. Check references!!!