During the hiring process, you might be hoping for one top candidate to emerge. But, as local headhunters in Austin, Murray Resources knows that when you have two equally strong individuals, it’s certainly a tough decision. How can you best make the call – and choose the right one? With just a few tips:

Look at the big picture.

You have an immediate opening you need to fill. But before you make a decision, look at the big picture of the position and evaluate who would be the best-fit person overall in the long-term. For instance, one candidate might have more growth potential than another and could therefore be a more valuable and lucrative investment for your company.

Evaluate culture and personality.

Your company likely has a distinct workplace culture. Finding people who are the best fit for it is important. If you don’t, you’ll hire those who can do the job, but won’t be happy within the workplace. As a result, they’ll grow disengaged over time and will eventually leave. Your best bet instead is finding and hiring those people who can blend well with your culture.

Think about enthusiasm.

Does one candidate seem more enthusiastic or energetic than another? As headhunters in Austin, we know this is just another indication as to which candidate could be a better fit. Beyond energy level, assess interest too by thinking about which candidate asked more questions during the hiring process. Also, who followed up with you after the interview or wrote a thank you note? As you’re thinking about these different aspects of the process, it will quickly become clear who was more enthusiastic.

Give them a homework assignment.

If you’ve weighed all these factors and are still undecided, give them both a homework assignment. It should be just a small project that doesn’t take long to complete. But whatever they submit should give you some more insight into their work quality, level of enthusiasm, ability to adhere to directions and deadlines, and communication skills.

Once you have decided on a particular candidate, don’t lose touch with the other. They were obviously a strong contender for a reason. You don’t want to lose contact with them just because they weren’t right for this particular position.

Need professional help with your candidate sourcing and selection process?

Call the experts at Murray Resources. As experienced headhunters in Austin, we can help you source, recruit, screen and ultimately hire the best-fit professionals for a wide range of positions at your company. Simply contact us today to learn more or get started.