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Finding a person to join your team takes precision, dedication and
persistence. Just finding someone with the right skills is not enough. The
best candidate for the position is someone with the right skills who is
likely to fit into your business’s distinct culture and not leave shortly
after being hired. Here are some tips for finding the right match.
Before going outside of your organization, look inward. Perhaps there
are current team members who have expressed an interest or aptitude for the
skills required for the position. Promoting internally and also allowing
team members develop their interests and move laterally breeds good will and
employee loyalty. You may also want to look to your employees for possible
outside candidates. They have a good sense of what it takes to succeed in
your company and who is likely to fit in.
Publicize your openings.
List the job requirements, as well as the distinct advantages of
working for your company. Consider a testimonial from a former or current
team member. Not only does it distinguish your company, but it lets
potential team members know just how serious you are about creating a
positive work environment.
When you create your listing, it’s important to be honest and clear
about the duties and responsibilities of the position. It’s also very
important that you do not make promises that cannot be kept. Overselling the
position may catch you the best candidate, but it’s not likely to keep
him/her. People become discouraged and disenchanted if promises are not
kept.
Likewise, it’s important to outline your expectations as clearly as
possible from the beginning. Be specific about what you expect and what
brings value to your business. This will help avoid any misunderstandings
about priorities, position and pay.
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