One of the common problems we encounter throughout the hiring process is being able to find candidates who have all the skills necessary to perform successfully on the job. For example, candidates may have the technical skills, but lack some of the leadership skills required for the position. Or, candidates may have the interpersonal skills and work ethic, but may fall short on safety orientation. When candidates have significant weaknesses in critical competencies, they are removed from the process and we have to continue on with the search.

However, there are some occasions when we experience a different type of problem. This occurs when we find ourselves with two candidates who are both well-qualified for the job. They both have the skills and ability to do the job well and therefore each could be an asset to your workforce. While this isn’t the worst problem to be in by any means, it’s still a hard decision to make. So, how do you decide between these two equally qualified candidates?
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