Hiring the right talent for your company is not as easy as you may think.
Whether you have been a business owner for years or are the new kid on the block, it is important to get the right hires. That means hiring the right people and putting them in the right positions.
With that in mind, should your company hire that prospect?
Too Many Bad Hires Can Be a Problem
In deciding if you should in fact hire the next person whose resume you come across, here are some ways to go about it:
- Do your research – You want to take as much time and effort as needed when it comes to researching each prospect. This will oftentimes mean the Internet is going to be involved. That said you can do searches online to get more info on the prospective candidate. For instance, say you might be looking to hire a delivery driver. You want to make sure they have a clean record at the wheel. Not having such a thing can make them a danger to others on the road. They could also prove a liability to you should they get into one or more accidents while driving for you. You can go online and find out how to look up the driver’s license number of the individual. Getting any solid background info on their driving record could sway you one way or the other. Also look to see if there is any criminal record involved with the prospect. While something minor may not scare you off, something major could easily make you take a pass on them.
- Know what needs are – It is key you know what your company needs are before hiring the next person to work for you. If you are short in specific departments, you may well look to fill those roles first. In the event your company is growing, you could have many areas in need of more talent. The key to any successful company is providing consumers with the best service. With that in mind, be sure you have all that you need. One or more notable shortages in manpower can lead to reduced sales and revenue at the end of the day.
- Will they be a good fit in your company? – Finally, even if one’s resume screams talent and experience, will they be a good fit at your place of business? You have to consider the other people working for you now. How would a new employee potentially fit in with them? It is important to remember that personalities do not always click. As such, you have to try and fit the right pieces of the puzzle together. This will better ensure a smoother operation within your company. This is one reason it is good to have some people the prospect would work with sitting in on interviews. The former can get a better sense of if this person could work out.
As you think about hiring your next employee, what will be your focus and are you confident you will get it all right?
