>> Ask them what their greatest accomplishment to date is. >> Ask them what work environments they suffer in. >> Check their references. >> Give them some time to plan a mock party >> You can give them exact specifications; they don't need to be especially imaginative. That's your job. >> Give them reasons why half their ideas won't work >> For example, say that the florist they hired called them last minute and says they can't get in the specific flower in the quantity they need >> Or that the baker completely screwed up the cake >> Shoot down all or nearly all of their ideas for at least six rounds >> If you have the chance to shoot down an idea mid-sentence, do that. >> Hire whoever keeps their cool >> You want someone who you can count on who can at least keep the company running smoothly in your absence >> But more importantly, you want someone who won't fall apart at the smallest setback
>> There will be a reception afterward >> So I would plan to stay out late.