The candidate summary provides valuable information that cannot be found on the candidate's resume. Its main objective is to let you really "know" the candidate, and it provides further insight as to why the person is right for the job.

We call it the "temperature" of the candidate. It includes detailed information such as: What would prevent the candidate from accepting an offer? What has been the "tone" of communication with the candidate?

Other candidate summary information includes:

• Boss
• Subordinates
• Compensation
• Family
• Relocation factors
• Current challenges and opportunities
• Career path and next job with present company
• Career aspirations
• Current "issues" (positive + negative)
• Reasons/motivations for interest
• What is candidate seeking in new opportunity
• Skills/talents underutilized in present position
• Tone of conversation
• Culture of present company
• Candidate's management style
• Team building and leadership experience
• Communication experience at various levels in company
• Personality description
• Listening skills
• Inspirational, passion, motivation, energy and drive
• Honesty and trustworthiness