Have you ever been through a lengthy hiring process only to have your new hires turn out to be a bad fit? Finding the right employees can be a frustrating and tedious process, so you want to make sure that you’re handling the process successfully. Here are a few tips for creating a vetting process for potential hires.
Review Their Professional Background
First of all, take some time to review the professional background of your potential hires. You can do this by viewing their resume and application. You can also look up their LinkedIn profile to get some more information about their professional background. This can help you to understand what education or vocational experiences they’ve had that could be beneficial to your company. This can also help you to see how their experiences and skills could be a good fit for your open position.
Establish Good Character
You should also take the time to establish whether or not your potential hires are of good character. There are several ways that you can learn more about your candidate’s character. You can interview them, talk to their references, or even check their social media accounts. 50% of employers check their candidates’ social media accounts before hiring them. Even if your candidates have a private social media account, their profile can provide you with insightful information about their character.
Meet With Your Team
Another helpful step in vetting potential candidates for your company is to have them meet with your team. For example, if you’re hiring a social media supervisor, have them meet with the rest of the marketing team. This will help you to see if they’ll be able to get along well and work together. Having them meet with the team that they’d be working with will also help them to better understand their potential responsibilities. You’ll be able to see more clearly if they’re qualified for the position they’re interviewing for.
So, if you’re trying to expand your team and hire new employees to be part of your team, remember these tips. When you’re vetting potential hires, make sure that you review their professional background, establish if they have good character, and have them meet with your team. This will help you to have valuable and important insight that will help you to make the best decision for your company.
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