In case no one told you yet, your employees will build the backbone of your business. With that truth in mind, you also know that hiring the right people would make a world of difference for your company.
But how exactly do you find the right people for your team? Follow these five simple tips:
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1. Know what you want.
Before you can start looking for potential candidates to be part of your team, it’s very important to know what you’re looking for. What roles do you expect to fill in your company? What are the responsibilities of these people? What skills do you need from these people?
By setting your expectations from the get go, you’ll have a guide during the entire recruitment process, so you don’t have to stress yourself.
2. Prepare for interviews.
A lot of entrepreneurs make the mistake of sticking to the norm when doing interviews with potential employees. Instead, prepare for them by creating personalised questions that will allow you to get to know your potential candidates better.
You can ask them to talk about what their past experiences are, what their goals are for their career and what they think they will bring to the table should they get hired by your company.
Engage in a real conversation with applicants and it will surely be easier for them to open up, so you can get to know them better.
3. Don’t just focus on the CV.
Sure, a CV can provide you with a lot of information about a potential candidate. But it’s also no secret that not all employees that look good on paper are the best fit for your business. So while you can use the CV as a reference, you should also ask the candidate about things like his goals in life, his priorities and even his hobbies.
For instance, a candidate may look like the right one for the job based on his CV. But if he expects to get a big salary that you might not afford if you’re still a startup, then you could be wasting time – and money – on someone who will not last long in your company.
4. Conduct a background check.
Of course, it’s very important to do your due diligence to make sure that you’re dealing with someone honest and trustworthy. This is where the NCCHC comes in to help you make sure that you’re letting the right people into your company. By doing a background check, you can protect your business interests and ensure your safety.
It’s also very important to ask for references to know potential candidates from the point of view of people they worked with before.
5. Take the time to do onboarding.
Once you picked out the right candidates, it’s time to bring them onboard with an orientation and training program. This will help set proper expectations between you and the employee and give them time to decide if they are the right fit for the job before they fully commit to you.
