Tips for choosing the best candidate for the job
Are you looking for the right candidate for the job? Choosing the best applicant can be difficult but don’t despair, we are here to help! Hiring the wrong person comes with significant costs to your company, which means it’s important to put careful consideration into your decision. From using references correctly to getting the most information out of the interview process, there’s plenty of steps you can take to ensure that you choose wisely. Looking to fill a position? Place your free advert on Job Mail today! Alternatively, contact our friendly consultants to discuss our premium accounts.
So how do you make sure you choose the correct candidate for the position?
Use references correctly
While it’s a common practice to get references from each candidate, you need to know how to get the right information out of these contacts. Ask questions about the candidate’s work performance and their organisational capabilities. It also helps to find out whether they worked well in a team or not. Consider the culture of your company and ask questions that will enable you to determine if they’ll be a good fit for your office. To make things easier, you can ask these references to score the employee on things like teamwork and work performance on a scale of 1 – 5, for example.
Implement probation periods or offer freelance projects
A probation period is a good opportunity to make sure that the candidate is the right match for your company. During this time, you’ll be able to evaluate their work performance as well as their ability to work as part of the team. Probation periods are usually three months.
Another option is to offer the top candidate a freelance project to get a closer look at the way that they work. While this isn’t possible for all positions, it’s a feasible option for graphic designers and various other roles. Make sure the person understands that they’re only responsible for that specific project so that you don’t get their hopes up.
Be clear about what strengths are required
To hire the right employee for the job, you need to have a clear idea of what you’re looking for. Make a list of strengths/soft skills needed for the job. While determining the qualifications and training that are required is the first step, you’ll also need to consider their personality traits as well. For example, does the job require the ability to work under pressure? Is the ability to stay motivated essential for this role?
Find out everything you can during the interview process
While conducting an interview may seem simple enough, you’ll need to fine-tune your skills to get the information you need to pick the right candidate. Here are a few tips to get you started:
- Don’t rush
While there may be a sense of urgency to fill the position, take your time to evaluate each candidate thoroughly during the interview process. Spending extra time asking them questions will pay off in the long run.
- Notice the questions the candidate asks
It’s your job to ask the questions during the interview but it’s important to notice what inquiries the candidates make. Questions that show that the candidate has researched the company before the interview is a good sign. Inquiries into the company culture also show a genuine interest to be a part of your office.
- Change the setting
Once you have a shortlist of the top candidates, it can be helpful to have an informal conversation with them away from an interview setting. Invite them out for lunch with the team they’ll be working with if they’re hired. You’ll gain insight into how they relate to the other team members during the lunch. This is your chance to observe their listening skills, see how they treat the waiting staff, and to hear more about their personal interests.
- Evaluate their commitment to learning
In the fast-paced modern business world, it’s vital for employees to be committed to continuous learning. It’s good to ask questions like:
- How do you keep up with the changes in the market/industry/digital environment?
- What will you do in the next year to further develop your skills in this industry?
- What would you like to learn more about in the next year and how will you achieve this goal?
With plenty of jobseekers out there, there’s a large selection of potential candidates to choose from. Place a free advertisement on Job Mail and find the right candidate for the job, quickly and easily.
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