Successful managers will prepare for the interview process by developing a yardstick to compare all candidates. Prioritize the top three core competencies and rate candidates on those first. Then start considering other intangibles, extra skills or deficiencies. This will ensure you pick the right person for the job at hand and prevent ‘fatigue hires’ when pickings are slim, Martineau says.

Successful managers will prepare for the interview process by developing a yardstick to compare all candidates. Prioritize the top three core competencies and rate candidates on those first. Then start considering other intangibles, extra skills or deficiencies. This will ensure you pick the right person for the job at hand and prevent ‘fatigue hires’ when pickings are slim, Martineau says.