1) One to One Discussion. 2) Practical skills test. -This will vary depending on the type of role you’re recruiting for, and can be done either as part of the interview, or can be a way for you to further qualify candidates before inviting them to interview with you. 3) In-person Interview. -By the time a candidate reaches the in-person interview stage, you should be confident that, on paper, they’re a great fit for the role. They will have demonstrated that they’ve got the necessary skills to succeed in the role and meet the requirements you laid-out in the job description. 4) Making a decision.