Whether you are starting your own small businessor you’re a manager of one of the many teams that make up a large organization, you’ll want to make sure that you hire the correct person for the role you need to fill. Whether it’s a new position or you’re looking for a replacement for someone who has moved on, you’ll need to search for applicants with the qualifications and experience to fulfillthe role’s responsibilities.
However, to make sure your next employee is a star, there are certain steps you can take during the recruitment process that will guarantee you make the right choice– for you, your team, your brand, and your future colleague. Here is a roundup of the proactive steps you can take at this stage to ensure your team’s future success.
Define the Job
Getting the correct employee means you have to start by analyzing the job role. This job analysis will mean you can get all the details about responsibilities, duties, work environment, skills, and outcomes for the position you want to advertise.
The information that you get from the analysis task will be crucial in creating the job description for your new employee. This, in turn, will help you to plan your recruitment strategy.
Review Applications and Screen Candidates
Your list of desirable characteristics for the most qualified candidate was developed as part of your recruitment planning process, so a well-written job description will help with the work of reviewing items such as resumes, applications, and cover letters. You will need to screen your applicants against this list of skills, qualifications, characteristics, and experience.
You will also want to screen your candidates during the hiring process, which will save time in interviews and with the selection committee. That’s because, while a candidate may look good on paper, screening will tell you if they are a good fit for your company. If you use employment screening services, for example, you can carry out background screening, criminal history checks, and social media screening, among others.
Decide What Pay and Benefits Will Attract Candidates
Your job description will be important, yet potentialapplicants will pay attention to the salary and perks that your business has to offer. You should set the appropriate compensation rate for the role. This can include:
- Pay rate for the job: this varies across geographic areas and industries, so do some research before deciding. You may also want to determine if your employee will be paid either with a salary or by the hour and how frequently (e.g. weekly)
- Provided benefits: this can go beyond health insurance –the number-one benefit that employees want – but can include paid time off. Paid sick leave may be mandatory in your area, too
- Other perks: if you have a small business, you may not be able to compete with larger companies when it comes to benefits. However, you could think about other perks, such as casual dress, flexible working, in-store discounts, or even letting them bring their pet to work
Ask Employees for Referrals
Your current employees are a great source of job talent, as they could know people with the correct skills for your firm. If you post your job online, for instance, you could share the link and job description with your team, asking them to help you find a new team member. Ways to make the most of these referrals include:
- Being enthusiastic when talking about the open role– this will transfer across when employees talk to their friends about applying
- Focus on the opportunity – show how important the role is to the company
- Be a place where people enjoy working – this will make your team more likely to recommend jobs to people they know
- Reward employees – think about offering a referral bonus if you hire someone a current team member referred
Understand Your Obligations
Your new employee may not know all that needs to be done unless you help them out. So don’t expect them to understand all that they’ll need to, even if they’ve had a similar role before. For instance, the tax and employment responsibilities for staff will depend on the contract you give them, as well as their employment status.
These are only some of the tasks you need to carry out when looking to hire a new employee. Follow them, and you will have a much easier time finding the person who’s the best fit for the role.