The entire interviewing process becomes a much saner, more enjoyable and much more productive experience on both sides of the table. Getting Started with Major Objectives Make a list of the top 5-8 things a person must do to be successful in the job. These are performance objectives. Focus only on Major Objectives and the interim steps necessary to achieve these objectives. Put these deliverables into priority order.
Tasks are much easier to prioritize than arbitrary lists of skills and experience.
Once you ve got your job description defined in terms of the tasks you want the employee to perform, you ll need to take each task and turn it into a S.M.A.R.T. objective. The Macro Approach works best for jobs with lots of projects. Write measurable objectives for each major factor of the job, and be sure that supporting objectives are covered. Examine your best performers in the position you re trying to fill. By drawing only on those who already do the job exceptionally well, you avoid defining performance based the habits of under-performers who hold the same job title.