You can weed out people with relevant criminal records before they even apply by stating your requirements upfront in your ads and during initial conversations with applicants. (sparkrental.mysmartmove.com)
In initial conversations, make sure there is ample time talking about the importance or desire they have in fixing the problem, in addition to the actual landscape of the problem. (entrepreneur.com)
During initial conversations with a potential client, pay attention to what the client says about her objectives. (lawyerist.com)