A screening matrix provides an objective method of comparing candidates both against a standard and to the candidates. This relative evaluation can simplify the process of selecting which candidates to consider further. It also provides a convenient means of spotting trends among applicants, such as the average number of years\u2019 experience among applicants. Having a spreadsheet that allows committee members to enter comments of an appropriate length, or using legal-size paper for the same purpose allows matrices to strike a balance between brevity and completeness with just enough information to discern better-qualified candidates. Again, the best matrices include criteria garnered from the position description, advertisement, committee charge<\/em>, and organizational analysis, as appropriate.<\/p>\n The following advertisement and matrix demonstrates the use of selection criteria for a career center director:<\/p>\n Master degree in related field required, doctoral degree preferred. Minimum five years\u2019 experience in career development and employer relations required. Budget and staff management experience as well as a command of business and industry employment trends are also required. Past success cultivating relationships with a diverse mix of student employer is also desirable.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n
\n Candidate\u2019s Name<\/strong><\/td>\n Degree<\/strong><\/td>\n Applicable Experience in field<\/strong><\/td>\n Budget & Supervision Management Experience<\/strong><\/td>\n Industry, Connections,& Placement Experience<\/strong><\/td>\n Engagement in Profession<\/strong><\/td>\n Comments<\/strong><\/td>\n Advance Candidate to Next Round of Screening<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n Type & Field<\/strong><\/td>\n Number of Years<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes\/No<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes\/No<\/strong><\/td>\n Describe<\/strong><\/td>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes \/ No \/ Maybe<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sophia Holeman<\/td>\n MBA<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Some<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n <\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Gracie Hill<\/td>\n PhD Psychology<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n None indicated<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Student club advisor<\/td>\n Rising Star, limited experience<\/td>\n Maybe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Hector Gonzalez<\/td>\n MA Counseling<\/td>\n 16<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes, writes articles<\/td>\n Former journal editor<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Alexander Jones<\/td>\n MA Student Personnel<\/td>\n 12<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Various memberships<\/td>\n <\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n