Here’s How you Hire the Right Staff for the Job – The First Time Around
If you want to hire the right staff for an open position then you are not alone. After all, so many businesses find themselves in the same position that you are in right now, every single day and this can make the whole hiring process seem very daunting. If you want to make sure that you hire the right staff or if you would like to stop wasting time with interviews that aren’t getting you anywhere then you can take a look below to find out more.
Make Sure You Target the Right Channels
The value of networking can never, and should never be underestimated. There are so many options available out there to help you find the right people and you would be surprised at how much of a difference this can make. You should never just post a job on a website and hope that you get good results, and you should never avoid social media either.
If you are not sure how to advertise your position then think about the person who you want to apply for the job. Think about the qualifications you need, before you narrow down the channels that will target that type of person. If you are stuck then LinkedIn is a great option, but you should never rule out sites such as Facebook and even Twitter.
All First Impressions Count
You have to try and do everything you can to impress your potential employees. They also need to try and impress you as well, so it works both ways. It is a good idea to have an interview environment that is professional looking and it also helps to be very open in terms of your communication with the candidates.
If you don’t end up hiring someone then at least they will go away with a good impression of your company and they may even be willing to tell other people about this as well so this is a very important concept that you have to take into consideration.
Consider Perks
Take a look at Silicon Valley for example. They have various quirky perks that include slides and even nap areas. Sure, you may not be able to offer something like this but it is more than possible for you to offer incentives that are just as similar.
Nearly half of employees actually want flexible working hours and they also want to be able to spend more time with family when they feel a though it is needed. If you are able to offer perks like this and if you are able to offer very good communication throughout then this is a great way for you to really stay on top of everything and it is also a good way for you to appeal to new employees.
Think about offering extra holiday time and even staff discounts. You can even work with your employees to find out what they want as well, and this is great when you are hiring new people. Now you may be thinking what all of this has to do with hiring someone new, and the answer is very simple. When you hire a new employee, you want them to feel as though they have made the right decision by choosing your company. You also don’t want to lose out on an employee to a competitor either, but perks can be an excellent way for you to prevent all of this.
Independent Contractors
Think about it, do you need a new employee or do you need an independent contractor? Finding someone who can fit your needs may mean not hiring one altogether. If you want to find out if you need an employee or an independent contractor then you need to try and work with your lawyer to find out if they can give you any support. After all, there are certain regulations that you need to meet and if you are able to take the time to understand each one then you can be sure to make the best decision.
If you do want to hire an employee for labour hire or anything else of the sort then recruitment agencies are great and they can save you a lot of time, money and effort.
Have an Intention Interview
There are so many experts out there who stress how important it is for a new candidate to actually want the job in the first place. When you hire someone new, you have to make sure that they are passionate about the job and even the type of company you run as well. If they are just taking the job because they need the money then they may not be a good fit for your company. Intention interviews are a fantastic way for you to avoid all of this stress and they can give you the chance to find out whether or not someone is genuinely interested.
Structure your Interviews
When you host an interview, you have to make sure that it is structured. If you don’t then this could cause you major issues in the future. Your potential employees won’t know whether they are coming or going and you will have no idea how or when you are supposed to make your decision.
A lot of companies host their interviews in tiers, so if you like an employee then progress them to the second stage of the interview. You may have three stages in total, with the last stage narrowing down the list to two or even three potential candidates. You have to take note however that the more interviews you have, the better you will get to know your employees but also the more frustrated they will become at having to come out to your location.
A good rule of thumb is to never have more than three stages for the interview process because this is going to take up your time and theirs, and you may even find that it puts your company in a bad light.
This is a collaborative post.
