As an employer, you have a long list of responsibilities. Sometimes, you might find yourself running into an interview out of breath. Just don't find yourself unprepared!

• Talk about pay in the interview.
• Screen candidates over the telephone and ask a handful of the best for a face-to-face interview. If a person sounds indecisive or evasive over the phone, there's a good chance he or she will seem that way in person, too.
• In the face-to-face interview, be aware of how a person listens, dresses, and acts.
• Describe the job, down to the task-level. Ask the applicant to do a task to see the response.
• Discuss hours and schedule. Be wary of candidates with extensive time conflicts.
• Trust your instincts, and use references to reinforce that judgment.
• If you wish to speak to the candidate again, set an appointment. That way each can think about the job, and the applicant's dependability can be gauged.
• Check personal references.
• Be willing to eliminate candidates who need more money than the position pays.