writing a job description, posting a job, scheduling interviews, conducting preliminary interviews, conducting in-person interviews, following up with candidates and making a hire. After small talk comes a bit of information gathering, or, in other words, asking the candidate to give you their elevator pitch. This is an important step because it showcases just how prepared or unprepared the candidate is and tests their ability to think on their feet. While the candidate is giving you their elevator pitch, it’s important to pay close attention: is their speech organized? Is it concise? Does the candidate sound confident about their abilities and qualifications? What’s their body language like when they’re speaking? These are all important items to keep track of, as they will often provide you with all you need to know about what kind of employee this candidate will be.