Checklist for hiring

When hiring a new employee for your business, it is so important to hire the right person. A bad hire can change the whole business. Here is a quick checklist of things you may want to think about when hiring:

• Does the candidate exude positivity? Would you enjoy being around this person if you worked closely with him or her?
• Is the candidate self-motivated? Will he or she take the initiative to work fast and hard, or will you always be pushing to stay focused?
• Does the candidate have some skills that would apply to this position?
• Does the candidate seem like he or she would go above and beyond what is expected?
• Does the candidate communicate well? (so many of the issues in business relate directly to a lack of communication)
• Does the candidate write well with attention to detail? Emailing is usually a big part of many positions and the ability to write well goes a long way. If you notice typos on their resume, this can be a red flag.
• How are their math skills? This may not apply to all positions, but often I’ve found that people who are good at math are also logical people.
• Do they care about the work, or is it just a job to them? You can’t teach someone to care.

PS – There is a saying, “Hire Slow, Fire Fast”. Finding the right individual that fits well within your business is usually a long process. Never settle because you are understaffed. The wrong hire can cause bigger issues.

February 11, 2019