decision. If the position requires
particular technical skills, don’t rely
solely on outside certifications or
credentials. Create a test to assess
those skills to ensure applicants are
qualified.
5. Don’t rush to hire. While the
urgency to fill a position may be
real, don’t rush your decision. Take
a step back and consider how
they speak during the interview.
Does the applicant talk mostly in
negative terms about their former
position? A negative candidate
is likely to find problems in your
company, too. Does the applicant
ask intelligent questions? If your
candidate did their homework, he
or she should be able to engage
in a meaningful way about the
position and your company. If
you’re unsure, invite the candidate
for another interview -- or keep
looking.
6. Consider a test run. Does the
position allow you to hire someone
as a contractor for a short time?
Could you search for candidates
using a temp agency? Seeing how
an applicant functions within the
business or assessing their work
directly is a great way to ensure
this is a good hire. Even if the fit
isn’t there for a full-time position,
it’s useful to build a network of
contractors for times of sudden
growth or special projects, or if an
employee needs to take a leave of
absence.
7. Ask for outside help. If frequent
turnover is a problem, or you’re
finding it difficult to staff positions,
you may have other issues to
resolve. There are many resources
available for small businesses, so
don’t be afraid to get an outside
perspective. Dell Small Business
advisors, for example, are available
to answer your questions and offer
you advice, no matter the size of
your company. Engage the team
in a live chat online or via phone
to find the right solution for your
needs.
Whether you’re hiring one person
or ten, you want to find valuable
hires who will not only contribute
to your business and be productive,
but who will care about your
company’s future and stick around
long enough to help make it more
successful.
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