Hiring and Retention Early Career Goals 6 Not applicable Administration/Operational Support Goals 6 Strengthen your interviewing skills to assess candidates more effec- tively 6 Make candidates feel comfortable enough to reveal their true selves and not keep discussions at arm's length 6 Ask applicants to self-assess how their skills match your open posi- tion 6 Broaden the pool of candidates by employing a full spectrum of out- reach sources, including ads, referrals, and direct sourcing