Ready To Build Your Team - 3 Tips To Hire Right The First Time

Hiring is a bit like dating

Hiring is a bit like dating. You sometimes need to date a lot of frogs before you meet a prince or princess. With some preparation and planning, you can ensure your new team member is not a frog in disguise.

One of the many questions clients ask me is, "How do I hire the right people the first time?" Many business owners find hiring to be a challenge and one of their biggest struggles. They struggle not only to find the right candidates but then get overwhelmed when it comes to making a decision about who to hire. From my years as a corporate recruiter, I have found that there is never any guarantee that the person you hire is going to work out forever, but there are a few key strategies that will help you increase your odds of hiring the right person the first time.

1. Write a job description. One of the reasons business owners struggle with the hiring process is that they don't take the time to think about what they really need from the person they are hiring. For example, if you are looking for an administrative assistant, or virtual assistant, to help you with office work, you want to first clearly define what you want that person to do for you. Each administrative assistant position is different for each company. Ask yourself, "What are the tasks I need this person to perform? What are the soft skills or personality traits that are necessary for this person to be successful in the position and in my company?" After you have identified all the tasks and the soft skills, then write the job description. You need to first know what you are looking for before interviewing candidates for the position.

2. Interview multiple candidates. Don't just hire the first person you interview or offer the job to the first person you talk to. Be sure to interview multiple candidates so you hire the right person. Don't just look for someone to fill the job; instead look for the RIGHT person to fill the job. You will save yourself a lot of heartache and headaches if you wait for Ms. or Mr. Right rather than hiring the first person you interview.

3. Ask the right questions. Rather than asking yes or no questions, remember that the person you are interviewing wants to impress you and wants the job. Instead ask open-ended questions so you can get a feel for this person. Also try some behavioral interviewing questions related to the position you are hiring for. For example, if the position you are hiring for calls for a person who must interact well with clients, ask a question like, "Can you describe a time that you interacted with a difficult customer and tell me how you resolved the problem?" These types of questions will give you a feel for how they are likely to handle a similar situation in the future with your customers.

With a little bit of thought and planning, you will be able to build your team with people who aren't just a good fit but a great fit! Interviewing and hiring are skills and with a little practice you will be able to tell quickly if someone is a good fit for the position or not. If they are not a good fit, move on ... there are lots of fish in the sea!

by: Rachel Johnsen

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