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The Interview

“In our business, people are intrinsic to the personality and style of our company. We believe hiring the right people is the key to our success,” says Gordon Segal, founder and CEO of Crate and Barrel.1

Screening Applicants

Once you have selected the candidates who meet your minimum requirements from the applications/resumes you’ve reviewed, the next logical step is to do a screening interview. We recommend that you email candidates to determine a convenient time for you to call them. Random calling can waste a lot of time, and you will have a better chance of getting good information from candidates if they are prepared for your call. However, before you make the first call, be sure you have a clear idea of what your requirements ...

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