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How to Find the Best Employees
- By Lauren Dzuris
- Published 05/13/2010
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When we start our own business we have all the motivation and dedication in the world. We put 100% effort into our work and put a lot of thought into everything we do at the office and when we’re working.
The one thing that can ruin a business that has great potential is the people working for it. You may have a good management, but if your employees aren’t working hard, don’t care and only want their check at the end of the week your business will start showing that. So, to try and keep your business above water and better than your competitors you will want to consider a few of these tips below.
Resume: To start, you want to find someone that has a good resume. They should have the experience they need for the job and more. It’s better to have someone that knows what they’re doing in the field than a newbie. So, find someone with a professional resume.
Personality: Also, you want to make sure you find someone with a good personality. Not only are you going to have to see them every day and talk to them, but your other employees are going to need to get along with them as well. We don’t want a Debbie downer or a negative Nancy around the office so make sure you’re making some wise decisions during your interview.
Professional: Your employee should also look professional. They should be well groome
d, nicely dressed, have good hygiene and come off as professional. You want people that care about their image and are self confident. The more confident someone is with their self the better worker they can be sometimes.
Good references: It is important that your employee has good references. You need to find out if they’re known for being late to work, call in a lot, if they’re hard working or not and if they get along with other people. If your employee does have good references try to find out why they aren’t working with their previous employers anymore. There may be a story to tell.
Also, make sure they’ve never been fired. A lot of companies put up with bad workers so when the time comes to where they need to be fired you know that aren’t good for your business.
Special something: When interviewing you will usually find that special something about the person if you like them. Whether they are very polite, professional or have a good background, it will spark. You will know if they are right for your business or if they’re not almost immediately.
If you want a strong and successful business you need to find employees that will help create that. You want them to work well together, not goof off, work hard and are willing to give it everything they’ve got. Although, it is important that you do reward them when you see this good behavior because that will motivate them to keep working hard for your business.
The one thing that can ruin a business that has great potential is the people working for it. You may have a good management, but if your employees aren’t working hard, don’t care and only want their check at the end of the week your business will start showing that. So, to try and keep your business above water and better than your competitors you will want to consider a few of these tips below.
Resume: To start, you want to find someone that has a good resume. They should have the experience they need for the job and more. It’s better to have someone that knows what they’re doing in the field than a newbie. So, find someone with a professional resume.
Personality: Also, you want to make sure you find someone with a good personality. Not only are you going to have to see them every day and talk to them, but your other employees are going to need to get along with them as well. We don’t want a Debbie downer or a negative Nancy around the office so make sure you’re making some wise decisions during your interview.
Professional: Your employee should also look professional. They should be well groome
Good references: It is important that your employee has good references. You need to find out if they’re known for being late to work, call in a lot, if they’re hard working or not and if they get along with other people. If your employee does have good references try to find out why they aren’t working with their previous employers anymore. There may be a story to tell.
Also, make sure they’ve never been fired. A lot of companies put up with bad workers so when the time comes to where they need to be fired you know that aren’t good for your business.
Special something: When interviewing you will usually find that special something about the person if you like them. Whether they are very polite, professional or have a good background, it will spark. You will know if they are right for your business or if they’re not almost immediately.
If you want a strong and successful business you need to find employees that will help create that. You want them to work well together, not goof off, work hard and are willing to give it everything they’ve got. Although, it is important that you do reward them when you see this good behavior because that will motivate them to keep working hard for your business.
