Candidates must recognize that hiring managers are going to continue to be "under the gun" to select the very best candidates, whether at the entry level, professional level or at the middle to upper levels of management. Essentially, structured interviews will continue to be the most reliable of all popular techniques for predicting future employee performance.

We have embraced the new person-organization (P-O) approach in which recruiters assess all elements of a particular candidate including personality, values, interests, needs, etc. to ensure consistency with an organization's culture, values, philosophy, strategic goals and objectives. This new approach effectively responds to the demands for flexibility and employee participation at all levels of the organization. In addition, it reinforces the development of a positive work atmosphere founded on mutual trust, commitment, and loyalty.

Strategic recruitment and selection can go a long way toward ensuring that you will identify excellent career growth opportunities in the industry of your choice.