How to spot a high-quality candidate

Pariti
Pariti

Quality Assurance

Posted 6+ months ago

A quick way to evaluate a candidate is by looking through the ‘non-negotiables’ section in Job Description on a particular job opening. The prospective candidate should meet the stated non-negotiables, either on their resumes or on their LinkedIn profiles.

Aim to refer people who meet at least 100% of the stated non-negotiables. We assess the LinkedIn and CVs so these requirements need to come out clearly there.

Sample non-negotiable for a job on the job board:

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Here are a few other things you can check ✅

  • Look for the relevant qualifications and certifications matching the job description.
  • Assess the candidate's experience and skills in relation to the job requirements.
  • Look for experience working in similar roles or industries.
  • Evaluate the candidate's level of experience and tenure in previous roles.
  • Look for a track record of success in previous roles, with supporting metrics.
  • Assess the candidate's education and training and if it is suited to the role.
  • Check for gaps in employment or job hopping.
  • Look for relevant volunteer or extracurricular activities.
  • Observe their level of professionalism with the language used in their resume or LinkedIn.
  • Evaluate their online presence, including LinkedIn profile and professional websites.
  • Look for endorsements, recommendations, and references on LinkedIn.
  • Look for publications, articles, or blog posts they've written.
  • Look for language proficiency, if the role requires.
  • Look for any relevant awards or recognition they've received.
  • Check for any relevant memberships or affiliations.
  • Look for any relevant projects they've worked on.
  • Look for any relevant technical skills or certifications.
  • Look for any relevant soft skills, such as leadership or teamwork.
  • Look for any relevant industry-specific skills or experience.