With the job market as competitive as ever, companies hiring for even entry-level positions are closely screening all applicants and interviewees. As a supervisor, I gauge a lot of my final hiring decision on a few points – and my first impression. Investing valuable time training a successful candidate, as well as, wages paid and income loss to bring in a new team member, or replace an underperforming one; best case scenario is to avoid it altogether. To do this, you have to hire for skill and hire smart. These five key pointers can help you when applying for any position, and can turn a good interview into a great one.
