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How to Hire a Good Employee

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A good business is run by good people. Spotting out the good from the bad can sometimes be a tricky task. Here are some ways to do just that.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • A workplace for the employee
  1. Step 1

    When you are making a job description, make it clear what you want in your employee and what is expected of them. If the job is vague and easy sounding, lazy people who need jobs will be attracted to it because they do not see any work in the description, just a rate of pay.

  2. Step 2

    When people apply, it is good to categorize them into categories. Three should be fine: Will interview, Might interview, Won't interview. Obviously begin with the "Will interview," and if no one works out, move on to the "Might interview."

  3. Step 3

    During these interviews, take good notes on each interviewee, so you can look back on the impression they made on you.

  4. Step 4

    Ask them why they want to work here and what they want to get out of it, and finally what they think they might contribute to the company.

Tips & Warnings
  • Look for good eye contact--it seems that honest people can look people in the eye.
  • Do not discriminate by race, sex, gender, or anything. It is not civil or just, and you can also be punished by law for doing so.

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