When hiring employees, screening applicants is a lot like dating: The resulting match may be crucial, and there’s no single best way to do it.
Employment screening is important in the process of identifying, attracting, recruiting, hiring and sometimes even retaining the people who work for you. Doing it the right way could reward you with top performers that will help your company grow – or saddle you with the headaches of a bad hiring decision.
Here are six elements of a sound strategy for making great decisions when hiring employees:
Identify the qualities of Mr. or Ms. Right
First, figure out what kind of person you’re looking for. This way, you’ll be much more effective in reviewing resumes and interviewing. Without having your own ideas up front, you risk hiring employees based on the best sales pitch, and you may not end up with the qualities that fit your needs. Make sure you outline the requisite qualities to prospective candidates and you’ll be more likely to recruit candidates who match your needs.
Listen carefully during the introduction
Speak to the candidate by phone before the interview. Introduce yourself and thank them for their resume or application. Tell them what you’re looking for and ask the candidate what they’re looking for in a position. If you feel a click, set up a face-to-face interview. Otherwise, politely explain that you value their time as well as your own, and that you don’t see a match for this particular position.
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