For a small business, the process of hiring new employees is a very important one. For one thing, management likely has fewer dollars to play with and has to hit it right on a new hire. For instance, the Kansas City Royals can’t afford to be wrong on a big contract whereas the Boston Red Sox can absorb a hit if a free agent flops. Similarly, if a small business gets stuck with a bad employee, the negative effects could reverberate through the company. That’s why it’s incredibly important to not settle when hiring for a small business. Follow these simple steps to a great new hire at your company:
1.) Map out what you are looking for in a hire- Essentially, sit down with everyone who will work with this person and see what they expect from the role. With a gluttony of people looking for work, businesses can afford to be choosey. In fact, you should be choosy. Like choosing a mate, there’s no points for coming close to the mark. Aggresively work towards hiring just what your company needs.
2.)Find out if they’ve done their homework: While interviewing a potential employee, subtly work into the interview several questions about your company. New hires who are serious about the job and excited about the potential of the job will have done their homework. Ask them what they feel they could contribute, specifically to the job, and whether or not they even know what it is they will be doing.
Small businesses can be tricky and it takes the right employees to be successful. When dollars are at a premium, it’s the small business owner who is smart about their hires who will next the best employees. Take the time to figure out exactly what you want in your new hire, and begin on a solid foundation with an eye towards the next great new hire.