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Sure-Fire Tips For Hiring Qualified Employees
Monday, December 17th, 2007
Let’s face it, today’s world frowns on firing employees. Not only is it not nice for them, but you might also find yourself in trouble with labor laws or with the employee’s legal team. A fired employee also represents a lot of money lost as far as time and training, not to mention the additional cost of finding a replacement.
The best way to avoid all that hassle, and the stress of trying to fill vacant positions, is to be careful in your hiring process. Here are some tips to help you hire qualified employees for your business.
Your First Line of Defense is the Resume!
Too many employers miss the warning signs of an unqualified employee in his or her resume. There are some dead giveaways that an employee might not work out for your business. They are:
* Gaps in employment history
* Relatively short periods of employment, usually under six months at a few different places
* A poorly put together resume, in terms of grammar and spelling
* A lack of references
Ask Referral Questions
Some people prefer to check references after the first interview, but phoning around before calling in interviewees can mean some valuable time saved.
You have to be careful in the way you ask the questions due to the insane nature of privacy laws and, more accurately, court interpretation of those laws today; but get an idea of how long the employee worked for the referring company and what their position was.
Keep Them on Their Toes in an Interview
Most businesses will need employees that are somewhat adaptable, so it’s good to ask them a few non-standard questions. A good interview should tell you everything you need to know about a prospect’s potential; if they are outgoing, you will likely know it right away - the interview will go smoothly and take much longer than other interviews.
On the other hand, be careful; lots of smooth-talkers make their way into a business and then turn out to be duds. Record what the interviewee is saying and check the facts against your paperwork.
Include an Application Form
By paperwork, we mean not only the resume of the candidate, but also a fully completed application form. The more information you have about a candidate, the better - and if they are just an interview smoothie, you will be able to determine that when all the information is in front of you.
Remember that hiring the right employees for your positions will make all the difference to your bottom line. Don’t take a chance on hiring a dud, and get as much information as you can. Then, select from among the best candidates.
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