Five Things To Look For When Hiring New Employees

A business hiring new employees will need to report to appropriate agencies for their location. But first and foremost, they need to consider each additional team member an asset that should add to the company for the long-term. Here are five important factors to consider...

Make Hiring New Employees A Breeze With This List Of Key Considerations

When you’re hiring new employees, there is a lot of pressure to choose the right people for the job. After all, you don’t want to end up with people who do not perform well, or do not have good work ethics, do you?

However, it’s difficult to judge a person's character from a quick interview. You really need to know the right questions to ask if you’re going to determine all that you can about them as a professional.

We’ve put together a list of five things to look for when hiring new employees, so that you can be certain that your interviewees will eventually be a great addition to your team.

1. A Trustworthy Candidate

One of the most important things that you should look for when you’re trying to find new people for your team is somebody that you can trust. A lot of people talk a good game, but when settled in they can be much different.

Ask a question that is a little more unique and personal, and listen for their response. For example, ask them about a time that they’ve done something helpful for someone in their community. This will help you understand what motivates them, their sense of goodwill, as well as their judgement. 

When hiring new employees, having trust in your team members is key.

2. A Driven Person

As soon as you meet somebody, you get a general feeling about them. People who are driven to succeed are usually straightforward about what they want, and how they’re going to get it.

Ultimately, learning this about a person early on is important, because you want to find out whether they will be productive or not in a work environment. If they seem like the type of individual who is disorganized, and sees work as a slog rather than a means of achieving something, then it’s probably a good idea to steer clear. On the other hand, an individual with drive will have a real impact upon the rest of your team.

3. A Good Communicator

Being a good communicator is one of the things that will make or break a person’s success at the office. Sure, you can be good at what you do, but if you can’t share ideas with colleagues or communicate with those in higher positions than you, then you’re going to have a pretty tough time.

Luckily, when hiring new employees, it’s quite easy to see whether a job candidate is a good communicator simply from their interview. Try not to take nerves too seriously (as most people do get nervous). But take note of how well they communicate their thoughts with you, as this will be important in the future.

4. A Unique Edge

There are plenty of offices filled with people with the similar traits that have been in business for years. People that do what they’re supposed to, go home, and do it all over again on every Monday morning.

While there’s nothing wrong with having reliable team members, think about the person you can employ who will really bring a unique edge to your business. Somebody who doesn’t follow the crowd all of the time, is not afraid to take positive risk, and has a unique background from your other employees. If they can prove positive results from their initiatives, this can be a brilliant move for your team!

5. A Sense Of Humor

Something that many people overlook when they’re hiring new employees is a sense of humor. But don’t underestimate how important this is.

Life in the office can get stressful, and sometimes you just need to have a laugh to get through. It is likely your team feels this way too.

If your staff typically doesn't have a good sense of humor and a willingness to take things on the chin sometimes, then you’re going to have a really depressing atmosphere in the office. If this element is missing, look for somebody who can joke around sometimes, without procrastinating all day, attempting to be the office clown. Think balance here.

So...

If your business is growing and you will be hiring new employees, keep this list as a basic set of requirements. It’s important that the latest addition to your team is: 

• A trustworthy candidate
• Someone who is driven and a good communicator
• An individual with a unique edge and a different approach
• A team player with a sense of humor to keep your office lively when things are stressful

Good luck finding your perfect candidate, by asking insightful questions and looking for the right qualities from the very beginning.

FJ