Tips from November 16, 2009
The Small Business tips today discuss proper hiring practices.
- Take time to hire, if you need to hire immediately. Plan for at least
2-4 weeks for the hiring process. Taking your time ensures you have
hired the right candidate for the position and didn't hire without much
thought.
- Know
what YOUR business needs. Someone with an impeccable resume and work
history who does not fit the criteria you have for yourself for the
position won't work for what you need for your business. Think and
choose carefully.
- Take into account your
company's culture. Make sure they will be a fit for your workplace
skill-wise, as well as with the employees. Camaraderie is important,
especially if they are going to be part of your business team.
- Take
at least a two step process to eliminate candidates. Do phone
interviews with 5 candidates, and narrow it down to 2 or 3 for the
final face-to-face interview.
Daily Overview: Hiring is important for any business. Do what is best for your business, not just what looks good on paper.
We post these small business tips to our employee's Twitter account each day, Monday through Friday. This is a reposting of those tips.
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