Both candidates are equally technically qualified for the position, both candidates are willing to work the shifts expected for the position. One has a bachelor's degree and the other one has an associate's degree, both degrees are revelant to the education needed for this position. One candidiate is male and the other candidate is female. The position requires more female procedures be performed. The male candidate is a single parent, and the female candidate has a stay$-$at$-$home husband. The pay scale for this position is about average, although there is a nearby hospital that is paying more for the same postition. One candidate has lived here since childhood, and the other one just moved here from a bigger city.

What additional information do you need to know in order to make the best recommendation to the hiring manager?

Suggestions on how to overcome the pay disparity if is brought up by one or both candidates?

Counsel on what information provided should not be used in making the decision and why.

If te hiring manager can use cultural fit to help decide.

How should the manager make the ultimate decision.