How to Hire Employees: A Checklist for Employers

You decided to add an employee or even employees to your team! That’s a big step! Keep reading if this is your first time adding an employee to your team.

I compiled the most important points in this blog post that you should be aware of before extending an offer.

#1 Understanding current landscape

There is no denying that the pandemic has changed the workforce. People are more content with lower pay in return for more freedom and are more willing to resign from their job if they are unhappy, even if they don’t have a new job lined up.

As an employer, you have to understand that remote work or a hybrid model is the future of employment. You are more likely to find qualified employees if you offer them to work from home twice a week. Potential candidates are more open to applying for positions that offer such perks.

#2 Set clear expectations

Before you start looking for potential candidates, define the expectations. Outline exactly what the role is and what the candidate can expect.

Expectations go beyond academic level or availability to work. Define the purpose of the role, daily responsibilities, performance reviews, and 1st-week goals.

Setting clear expectations will also help you craft a job announcement.

#3 The interview process

Once applications are rolling in, look through resumes to identify potential candidates. If you like a resume, call the person and conduct a 5-min interview. The initial phone call should be a first impression, not an entire interview.

I always call up potential candidates before emailing them to set up a time to talk because I want to see how they sound on the phone in an “unexpected” situation. I briefly recap the job and see if they are still interested. If the candidate makes a great first impression on the phone, I’ll invite them to a second interview via zoom. You can also use teams, whatever works best for you.

If the candidate does not impress me, I will tell them that if we decide to move forward to a second interview round, someone will call them within a week.