TIPS FOR EMPLOYERS
Pointers For A Successful Interview
Employee Contract (Offer) Checklist
Hiring The Best Checklist
Pointers For A Successful Interview
- Decide the essential things you need to learn
- Prepare the questions you want to ask
- Prepare the environment - privacy, no interruptions
- Put the interviewee at ease as they will open up allowing you to learn more about them
- Begin by stating the expectations of the role
- Ask open-ended questions
- Ensure the candidate does most of the talking
- Discuss the resume to clarify any unclear points
- Ask the candidate how they would handle a challenging scenario likely to be encountered in their role
- Ask the candidate to discuss their biggest challenge
- Ask the candidate to discuss their proudest accomplishments
- Question and confirm dates of employment
- Always ask reasons for leaving previous positions
- Ask candidate for areas of improvement rather than their areas of weakness
- Ask what activities the candidate like best
- Ask what activities the candidate like least
- Get legitimate references
- Ask candidate about their short and long term goals
Employee Contract (Offer) Checklist
- Job Title
- Place of work
- Compensation details: Salary, Incentive Plan, Benefits, Vacation, Overtime, Pension
- Reimbursable Expenses
- Start date
- Who they report to
- Expected hours
- Paid holidays
- Responsibilities
- Termination of employment provisions: Period of Notice
- Probation period
- Non Compete
- Confidentiality
- Ownership of Inventions
- Governing Law
- Signatures
Hiring The Best Checklist
- Make a job description
- Benchmark or dream up the perfect Candidate. What skills? What experience? What salary? What personality type? What attitude? What communication skills?
- Look for evidence of Excellence (awards, achievements, promotions)
- Stay away from Negativity
- Put the Key Performance Indicators "KPI's" in writing
- Determine key questions to ask each candidate at the interview
- Look for someone who has a fresh point of view and who will contribute new ideas or skills
- Look at all necessary skills, not just specific competencies for a job function
- Check credentials and references
- Have a letter of offer ready
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