So maybe you have just go your small business off the ground and are looking to employ people for the first time. Or, maybe you have had some bad employee experiences in the past and are looking to fix those hiring mistakes. Whatever your current situation, you are always going to need to trust parts of your business to other people. If this is new to you, you may feel apprehensive about this prospect, but you know it is for the best. With every person comes its own set of positives and negatives, but only you know what your business needs. To help you create a hiring principle, here are a few ideas on how to hire the right people for your business:
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Be Clear About the Role
This may depend on where your company is on the road to success. If you are a new business and you need someone who is adaptable and can do sales as well as after-sales and more mundane data entry work, you need to make the candidates aware. There is no point in hiring an excellent salesperson, who’s abilities end there. They are not going to be happy entering data on a regular basis and are likely to leave. Being clear from the off will separate the wheat from the chaff.
What are their aspirations?
It’s not all about right now. Think about how your company is going to expand and if the candidate’s aspirations fit into the plan long term. Think about how the role you are offering is catering to their ambitions. If there is a mismatch, then you know it’s not going to work.
Are they committed to their career?
Finding someone who is committed to their career and concerned with achieving the best they can is a must. You want to find someone who is loyal and has not swapped jobs every five minutes either. Employee someone who shows a lack of enthusiasm and is rather indifferent to your company can be a huge mistake. Check to see if they have verification of competence or any other accolades. Ensure you do your homework, check their history, and weigh that up against how you find them.
Get them to spend time with the team
If you have other employees, it may be a good idea to spend time with the people they will be working with as part of the hiring process. This way, you will find out if they will be able to work well with the team and if they can put into action some of the things they have talked about. Doing this will also give you a wider perspective on the candidate abilities, and you will be able to ask the opinions of your existing staff.
Take your time
Don’t hire impulsively. Always ensure you go through the same process with each candidate. They may be a great worker, but if they want to work in a different field, you may be setting yourself up for a fall. Taking your time will give the potential employee the feel that you are trying to find the right fit.
