Finding the right assistant
Hiring criteria for assistants
CRITERION
PERCENT*
Work experience
98.6
Education
91.1
Communication skills
87.2
Appearance
73.1
References
72.1
Possession of a pesticide license
33.9
Ability to play golf
26.2
Grade point average
5.4
Extracurricular activities
5.4
Honors and recognitions
3.0
*Percent of respondents including criterion among their top five choices.
