How to choose the right worker

A participant making a choice between 3 workers. They are pointing at one of the workers.

You should use all the information you have to choose which worker to hire.

A participant having a phone call.

It’s a good idea to contact their referees.

You can ask about:

  • what kind of worker they are
  • if their referee would hire them again.

A document that says 'Resume' with a person on it.

You can look at their CV or resume.

A CV or resume is a document that lists your:

2 people using a computer together.

  • work experience

A person at a desk in a classroom.

  • education

A light bulb, a speech bubble and a computer.

  • skills.

A document that says 'Cover letter'.

You can read their cover letter.

You write a cover letter to explain:

  • why you want a job
  • what experience you have.

A worker cutting vegetables in a kitchen.

You can think about the way they completed any tasks you asked them to do when you met them.

A participant thinking next to a speech bubble.

You can think about how they answered your questions when you interviewed them.

A participant looking at 2 documents and thinking.

It’s a good idea to compare the information you have about each worker.

Then you can choose the one that’s right for you.