Why not Hire the Best?
In many businesses the most important asset is the employees
going through the doors every day. These individuals impact your business in
many ways with their actions and decisions. As leader the owner controls one of
the most important decisions for the organization and the hiring process can be
critical to the overall success achieved.
Here are a few pointers to consider when hiring:
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Develop a
precise plan
Identify the key skills a candidate must
have to succeed. Also define the important attitudes that enable the candidate
to excel at the job. Stick to the plan.
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Be
diligent in selecting a candidate
A thorough interview process is important
in choosing top candidates. This is particularly important with senior
management positions. Take the time to test for qualifications; a vague,
wandering conversation of informal questioning will at best be a hit and miss
approach. Results will be equally inconsistent.
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Share the
Process
To improve results, involve others to gain
a different perspective. Choose peers that the candidate would work with and
perhaps even involve key customers if you enjoy their confidence. These
contacts will bring additional insights into the personality and style of the
candidate and add a point of view of the person’s ability to integrate into the
organization.
The more perspectives you bring to the
process the greater the chance of success in hiring great people in the
organization.
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