Five characteristics of good candidates

Although every company will have a set of values unique to their company culture and fit, there are some key factors that can play an important role in the suitability of a candidate during the hiring process

They have a valid reason to change job  

• Can they discuss (with honesty) why they want to change jobs
• Reasons can include: redundancy, location, personality conflicts, hiring mismatch, change of responsibilities

They are Reference checkable

• Can they provide you with two people who can validate their CV - not peers or friends?

They have Realistic salary expectations 

• Total remuneration (Shift allowance, Paid OT, Medicare, Educational Assist, Car Allowance, mobile phone, parking, membership of Gym, Training…)

They have Relevant work experience with a record of contribution and success  

• Is their CV a job description or a list of achievements and results?
• Can they discuss what they have to offer a company?
• Can they discuss what they are good at?

They have a Location preference that matches the job

• Idealy a candiate will be living (or willing to re-locate) within 40 minutes to an hours drive of the work site