Set up separate interview evaluation forms for each candidate with a grading system so you can keep track of which candidates you liked. After a whole day of interviewing, it’s unlikely you’ll remember all the details without some notes. Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tip 9: Allow Candidates to Summarize or Ask Questions
Allow candidates to summarize or ask questions at the end of the interview and let them know about the next step and the timing for decisions. Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tip 8: Be Aware of Illegal Questions
Be aware of illegal questions such as: do you have child care; will you be having a baby soon, etc. The question must be related to the position; for example, “Can you be on time for the job?” is okay to ask since it is important that all employees start on time. Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tip 7: Explain the Responsibilities of the Position
At the beginning or end of the interview, explain the responsibilities of the position, hours, special exceptions like the need for overtime or flexibility of schedule. Then ask candidates why they think they are qualified. Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tip 6: Introduce the Interview Team
Make sure you introduce Interview Team with names and titles so candidates know who they are speaking with and can direct their answers properly. Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tip 5: Questions About Past Experience
Make sure the Interview Team has candidates’ resumes so they can ask questions about their past experience helpful resources. Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tips 4: Ask Candidates What They Know About the Position
Ask candidates what they know about the position and your organization to see if they did any research before the interview Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tip 3: Prepare Some General Questions
Prepare some general questions about candidates’ background, strengths, weaknesses, their best supervisor in the past, what they liked and disliked about past positions Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tip 2: Prepare of List of Questions
Prepare a list of questions for interviews related to the position. Create scenario questions that relate to the position and ask candidates how they would handle the situation. Ask for examples of how candidates solve problems. Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tip 1: Decide who should be part of the Interview Team
Decide who should be part of the Interview Team and which method to use: one-on-one interview with one person; interview panel for ½ hour or hour interview; candidates meet different members of the team in one-on-one interviews every ½ hour or every hour. Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Job Descriptions Tip 10
10. A job description can be helpful if a company has a non-performing employee. An accurate job description can be the basis of performance documentation and add credence to terminating an employee who is not meeting his or her essential job functions. This can be particularly beneficial if the … [Read more...]
Job Descriptions Tip 9
9. Job descriptions should be clear and precise, both in language and description. Acronyms and abbreviations should be defined. Write job descriptions so someone outside of the company can understand them. Poor example: “Knowledge of the budget process.” Good example: “Experience with monitoring … [Read more...]
Job Descriptions Tip 8
8. Job descriptions should be kept up to date to ensure they reflect any substantive changes in the key duties. If the job description is not kept up to date, then when it is time to recruit for a new employee, job advertisements will not reflect the organization’s actual requirements. It is … [Read more...]
Job Description Tip 7
7. Job descriptions should be accurate and legally compliant to provide legal defense against discrimination. State and federal laws prohibit employment discrimination. Some laws that all employers should consider when writing job descriptions include: • Fair Labor Standards Act – Job … [Read more...]
Job Description Tip 6
6. Job descriptions help to develop equitable and competitive compensation programs according to the skills, experience and abilities needed for the positions. The job description describes the level of skills, responsibilities, accountability, experience and education. All of these factors … [Read more...]