Business Advice- Hiring the Right People

[LocalConnex]

Check out this article written by Dinesh Boaz, Managing Director of LocalConnex, to gain some insight into hiring the right people. Dinesh is a leading entrepreneur in the online marketing industry.

Your employees are your biggest asset. Following are some hiring tips for business owners:

• Look for talented individuals who show enthusiasm and interest in your industry. Have they researched your company? The industry? Your competitors? The general landscape of the company? A candidate that comes fully prepared for an interview is more likely to succeed within your company.

• Is this person trustworthy? Is this someone you see working well with your clients and working well with your staff? You have to be able to trust this person to get things done and fulfill their job expectations so you can concentrate on the bigger picture.

• Look for people who have shown commitment and growth within each company they have worked for. Having relevant experience is great, but a candidate with too many previous employers may be a red flag.

• Look for well rounded people who have a passion for life as much as their career. They will bring their vast experience and life skills into the workplace and will offer diversity.

• Contact their references and find out how this candidate works with other people? What kind of management do they require? The ideal person is someone who needs your guidance but can think on their feet and execute in line with your goals.

• Has this candidate had any experience working in a small business environment? Usually small businesses encourage employees to wear many hats. Some people thrive in this environment while others may find the pressure leads to stress and inefficiency in meeting deadlines. Is this candidate ready to work in a small business environment?

By streamlining the hiring process and developing hiring guidelines, you will provide yourself with more time to grow your business and increase your client base.

[guidemesingapore]

I always look for commitment and loyalty when hiring people. I find those two qualities are most important value in any individual.

[Emma24]

Hello,

To find promising employees, you must first determine what you want them to do. Carefully consider all direct and associated responsibilities and incorporate them into a written job description. Be careful with general titles such as typist or sales clerk, as they have different meanings to different people.

Fulfilling these responsibilities will require some level of skill and experience, even if it is an entry-level position. Be reasonable about your expectations. Setting the bar too high may limit your available talent pool; setting it too low risks a flood of applications from those unqualified for the job.

Thanks

[DayTrader]

I always look for commitment and loyalty when hiring people. I find those two qualities are most important value in any individual.

I believe so, too. When one is committed and loyal to the company, you do not have to worry about non-performance of duties and responsibilities.

[paulson]

Jack welch's 4-Es and 1 P to look for in a candidate.

1st E- positive Energty
2nd E -Ability to Energize others
3rd E- Edge , the courage to make tough decisions
4th E - Execution, the ability to get the job done
P - Passion

I think this is a perfect combination of qualities which a good candidate should have.

[nigelstephnie]

Finding dedicated employees is really an asset to the company. Passion work and of course loyalty is needed.
Thanks for useful tips buddy.

[Jehnavi]

Before deciding to include someone in your circle of business on his extensive research skills to your needs and his business and personal reputation. Do not base decisions on initial cost alone. If ever there was a perfect time to fill key positions in your company, now if you can afford to do, of course.

[barbaragabogrecan]

Helpful post…. Your employees are your biggest asset. Look for talented individuals who show enthusiasm and interest in your industry. Look for people who have shown commitment and growth within each company they have worked for. Having relevant experience is great, but a candidate with too many previous employers may be a red flag. Thanks for sharing.