Test For Engagement

CEOs should test potential candidates for engagement during the interview process. This will help reveal whether candidates are passionate about the job they're applying for, and also what kind of personality they have and how they act in a professional setting.

Solution providers should keep a sharp eye out for how clients react and engage while the hiring manager talks about what the firm stands for, where it's going and the company’s mission, vision and values.

In addition to these areas of engagement, Russell suggests that hiring managers ask candidates to discuss a couple of typical scenarios they will face on the job and ask how they will react. CEOs should consider whether the candidates’ answers align with company culture and job expectations.