Creating a Proactive Hiring Committee For a Successful Hire

Having a committee benefits the overall search during all phases, including building consensus for the search itself.  Savvy organizations see their committees as ambassadors to both other internal constituents, as well as to eventual candidates. When colleagues see a committee working well together, they are more likely to trust and believe in the process. When candidates see a committee working well together, they are more likely to gain insight into your culture and commitment to diversity. Bonus tip: assign roles and responsibilities to members of the committee, and decide early on if the committee is advisory in nature. Once your team has an understanding of its charter and decision-making power, you'll have a much better chance of making a successful hire.