The Rea Report Spring 2015 | Page 9

Screening: By now, you should have a good number of résumés to sift through to determine who to talk to. During this phase, you want to assess candidates based on your expectations for the position. Don’t blindly screen applicants. Instead, consider developing assessments to measure an applicant’s knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences. Phone interviews are also a good way to gauge whether or not you want to further pursue an applicant. Much like any quality control process, be sure to have checks and balances in place during \