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HIRING THE RIGHT PERSON

It doesn’t matter if you are running a huge corporation or making your first hires as a small company – getting the right people is always going to be tricky. They say you should hire slowly and fire quickly – because replacing people can be costly, even more so in smaller companies.

So how can you make sure that you are hiring the right person for the job?

Culture

Companies with a handful of people tend to have a culture starting – and all new people will need to carefully fit into that culture. The thing about office and work culture is that it can’t be faked; in order to get the best from everyone in the team, they should naturally fit.

And if this is your first hire, then you’ll need to think about the type of culture you want to create as your company grows.

Define what your company culture is to you and how it shapes the work.

Clarity

Often job descriptions can become so muddled it can be tricky for the right candidate to know if this role is what they are looking for. Expectations can’t be met if they aren’t outlined clearly. Consider what the role will entail. Is there scope on either side of those defined expectations?

What are the opportunities going forward?

With clarity in the job posting, you will be able to tell better which of the applicants match what you’re looking for.

Help

If you have more finance to put into the search for a new hire, it can be worth getting a reputable recruitment company to do it for you. They will do much of the heavy lifting, and deliver a pile of candidates that are most likely to meet your needs.

Not only that, but if there are extras required, like pre employment screening, they will be able to handle it for you. This can take a lot of time and stress out of finding the right person.

Previous Employment

It is generally the done thing for candidates to angle their CV and resume to meet the requirements of new roles – and while there are likely many skills that will translate, it is worth looking deeper into their previous roles.

You can get insight into why they wanted to leave, what was missing, and more about their experiences – don’t be afraid to dig into those past roles.

Examples

Be sure to ask for examples of the work outlined in the CV. Seeing examples and what the candidate is capable of is essential, instead of hiring on the basis of what is said.

Where there are mentions of things like conversations, sales, and growth, ask how that translated for the company – are there tangible things?

Time

While it can be frustrating for the candidate, they will understand that you want to get the right one, not just anyone. Always keep in mind they are probably having other conversations too, but don’t let that force you into making a fast decision.

Hiring the right candidate can make a world of difference to any size of company, and with the right mindset, you can go into it and come out with the right person.

If money is a concern, here are tips for saving while hiring: 4 Ways to Save Money Hiring the Best Talents For Your Small Business.

Hiring the Right Person