When it comes to hiring new staff, there is a lot of pressure to ensure you make the right decision for your business. With so many different factors to consider during the process, it can be difficult to cover all the points you want to.
This can lead to the wrong choices being made. The problem with hiring the wrong staff is that, often, you won't realise the mistake until a period of time has passed and the division between your new employee and your business has become apparent. It's an expensive mistake to make - especially when you consider the amount of time you need to invest in finding a new employee all over again.
However, here are some interview tips to keep in mind during the hiring process in order to reduce the risk of hiring the wrong person and help the transition from hiring to steady, comfortable employment.
Give examples of common problems in your business
One way to measure an employee's suitability for your business is to propose a question or a common scenario that they could be responsible for solving and asking them to tell you how they would fix it.
This is especially helpful when hiring administrative or customer relations staff, who are often given their own degree of autonomy during the day. If you feel like you can trust them to make the right calls at the appropriate times, they could be worth your attention in the long term.
Ask about their experiences with small business software
If your business is moving towards a more technology-driven operation, ensuring the candidate is capable of operating your systems is essential. Regardless of whether you have the CashManager range by Accomplish or another type of software in your venture, asking them about their experiences - and even asking them to demonstrate - is another way to ensure you get the best employee possible.