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Hiring the Right Employee

Hiring an employee is very much like any human relationship. Compatibility is crucial or you are never going to be comfortable with the partnership. There should be harmony. Finding and hiring the right people means, they should contribute to the success of the company. Hire a person with an eye to the future and not just the immediate need.

There are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that the applicant you pick will be a successful, valuable asset.

Do a Job Analysis

An excellent prerequisite to hiring is to figure out a good job description. Spend a little time making a list of the job’s requirements. Look at the knowledge, skill and ability areas. Be specific and not subjective. Now, you know what you want, what to look for and what you should test. This makes the hiring process effective and faster.

Assessment Tools

Develop your own or carry out research to find assessment tools to select candidates. At the very least, you should have a standardized set of objective criteria to identify potential recruits. The criteria should include the number of candidates and background checks. This will ensure that you have a reliable scale to evaluate applicants.

The Right Blend

After you have done the groundwork, there are a number of tools to help spot the best people for the position. The tools are screening, personality and skill appraisals and interviews. However, keep in mind that not every tool is fail-safe. It takes a blend and combination of tools all of which will help identify the talent you want.

The Interview

The interview has been the final and deciding factor in hiring for a very long time. Beware, because the interviewer has his/her own set of ideas. Very often, unknowingly, they lean towards a candidate who seems the same as themselves. The interview is important but it should not be the deciding factor. You should build up set of objective and standard measures when assessing a candidate. A checklist is a good tool.

Background Screening

This should be an integral and important part of the hiring process. A step that is, all too often, superficially carried out or neglected. Verify and authenticate education and degrees. Check out previous/past employment details. Do professional reference, address and identity checks. The more important the position, the more rigorous the screening process should be.

The Website

The results may not be obvious and the impact indirect but you may be surprised to know that websites do help with the recruiting process. In the technology and internet driven world of today, your website is the face of your company. In the Careers/Employee pages show your face. In this section it is important to clearly layout your vision, mission, values and culture of the company.

The message you send out has great power in attracting potential employees. Tell them and the world that you value people. Don’t make the section matter-of-fact, carrying only the typical job openings. Put out information about what sets the company apart, give it a character.

If done properly website recruiting works!

Employer of Choice

Recruitment is a two-way street. People must want to join you. If your company is growing and making profits; if it is solid with a people focus; employee-friendly; if there are professional challenges; if there is scope for individual growth and learning then send out this message. It is as important to be all these things as it is to be seen doing them. If you want the best then you must aspire to be the best.
On a final note, when you have done all you can do to get the best talent - offer a good salary to get an excellent employee.