Best Headhunters, a national executive search firm, makes the first cut easier with this boiled-down point system for anyone interviewing job candidates.
Scoring
{ 10 points }
If the candidate shows up 15 minutes early.
{ 10 points }
For being appropriately dressed and well-groomed, with no
harsh odors.
{ 10 points }
If the person has visited your Web site and is familiar with
your company.
{ 10 points }
If the candidate has brought a set of intelligent questions
to ask.
{ 10 points }
For not bringing up salary or benefits in the first
interview.
{ 10 points }
For bringing a clean copy of the résumé and three business
references.
{ 10 points }
For good communication skills.
{ 10 points }
For belonging to relevant organizations or earning advanced
certifications.
{ 20 points }
For fitting the job description.
| Score evaluation | |
| 0–20 | Call security! |
| 30–60 | Don’t call us, we’ll call you |
| 70–80 | Consider a second interview |
| 90–100 | Hire immediately and walk the candidate to his or her new desk |
