It may seem like putting all this thought in before an interview takes place is creating a lot of extra work, but in fact it’s just the opposite! When you begin the hiring process in a thoughtful and intentional way, everyone who’s involved feels more confident since they understand exactly what their role is and how they should be evaluating the candidate. Plus, candidates walk away with a much better sense of the role and working environment. So, the “extra” time and effort actually leads to less work—and greater success—down the line.