Of course, the place you want to start when assessing a job candidate is the application. I compare these documents with the basic qualifications listed on the company’s job posting in order to make sure that the individual would, at the very least, have the education and experience necessary to perform the tasks required of the position. If a candidate passes this test, I check to see if he or she has any skills or experience that, while not required, would be strongly preferred in order to make the position more effective. Then, I bring this person in for a face-to-face interview in order to determine whether he or she will be able to gel with the culture and values of the company.