How to Choose Employees
Hiring new employees is easily one of the most frustrating tasks facing a manger. A lot is weighing on your decision. Choose employees that are dedicated, efficient and professional. Spending extra time during the hiring process will hopefully eliminate spending too much time during the training phase. Read on to learn more.
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Instructions
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Place an ad online and in local newspapers describing the open position. Be as specific as possible about the requirements and skills needed.
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Prepare interview questions that ask for detail about motivations, past failures and successes, future plans, ethics and skills.
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Have the candidates take any necessary tests before meeting with them. This way you avoid having meetings with individuals who do not possess the basic skills required.
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Interview the candidate by asking your questions and taking notes about personality and responses. Discuss fringe benefits and salary requirements at the end of the interview.
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Contact the candidate's previous employers and discuss the potential employee in detail. Ask about why the employee left his or her previous position and whether the employer would ever hire them again.
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Have a second interview with the front runners. Choose the employee that is the best match for your company and current needs.
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Provide a work environment that is nurturing of the kind of employee you would like. Be the type of company and employer of dreams, create a great work place.
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Tips & Warnings
Appearance counts for a lot at a job interview. If the candidate doesn't look the part, don't bother.
