To continue running a successful business, the hiring manager must choose the right person for the right job. Fortunately, there is a great deal of advice out there to help make a smart decision. Here are four key characteristics to ensure you are hiring the right candidate for the job.
1. Experience.
When most people think of experience, they think along a general line of work. For example, don’t just look for a person with three or more years in customer service or web design. Find someone that can do very specific jobs that you may not be able to do on your own. If you’re hiring for your web design team, consider someone that not only can create an outstanding website, but can also go in and make the necessary changes as the business grows.
2. Reliability.
Too many businesses make the mistake of hiring someone that is not reliable. Ask yourself if they are going to get the work done effectively and efficiently. Will they show up on time? Are they willing to take constructive criticism? Give them a trial run to determine if they are the best fit for the position.
3. Organization Skills.
It is important to find someone that is not only reliable but organized. They should be using their time wisely, work materials should be in a neat and orderly fashion, and their thoughts shouldn’t be scattered. Organization skills help the candidate to focus on the task at hand, therefore helping the company get things done.
4. Commitment.
Forbes advises, “If a candidate is not loyal to any company, hiring this person could definitely be a problem for your business.” You will want someone that will stick with the company through thick and thin, and will not leave at the first sign of trouble or conflict. They will want to move forward and work with their partners. Hiring the right candidate for the job can be long and tedious, but with these tips, it should make easier on you and your business.
Need help choosing the right candidate? Contact the talented HR consultants at impactHR. Kelly Mitchell and her team of professionals have the skills, resources, and experience needed to help you make the right hire.
Remember, running a business successfully does not need to be complicated. Keep it simple!
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Manny Skevofilax is a consultant and speaker that helps his clients successfully navigate the challenges of growing their businesses profitably. Since 2003, Manny helps businesses enhance their results by using his experience in strategic planning, financial statement analysis, operations, organizational development, and team-building. His consulting firm, PORTAL CFO Consulting, Inc., has attracted clients from diverse industries in the United States and abroad.
Manny can be reached at 410-808-3441 or via email at manny@portalcfo.com.