Good hiring techniques!

An employee has decided to leave the company. The question remains: how do you replace them?

Before accepting applications

Before you rush to fill the position, make sure you take a good look at what the role entails. Is it possible to restructure other positions so that you don’t have to hire a new person? If not, can you change the position responsibilities to include extra functions to maximise productivity of the new employee

Creating a good job description

Many job descriptions are too broad and companies spend resources and time attempting to sift through the flood of applications they receive! Creating a good job description can save you the time and ensure that only the best applicants send through their details! To do this, make sure you specify what responsibilities and requirements are necessary to be successful in the role. Be specific about what skills you are looking for, and what kind of working environment is on offer.

Picking a good candidate

Cover letters are a great place to start. Great candidates will tailor their cover letters and CV’s according to your needs and requirements. Key words will include those taken from the job description, and can be demonstrated through the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Interviews

To minimise the amount of interviews, phone interviews are a great way to filter through which candidates should come in for a face-to-face meeting. Punctuality and personal appearance can be important indicators of whether you are dealing with a good candidate or a great one. Candidates show their interest in your position by researching the company prior to the interview and attempting to show you that they have some knowledge of the company and the role. A prepared candidate is definitely worth taking a second look at. Getting them to meet another employee is also a great idea to test whether the candidate is likely to fit in with the rest of the team.

Most importantly, don’t rush the selection process! Taking time to ensure the candidate is a good fit for your company will minimise the chance of dissatisfaction later on.