Starting a Business All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition
by Eric Tyson, Bob Nelson, The Experts at Dummies
Chapter 1
Tackling the Hiring Process
IN THIS CHAPTER
Coming up with a clear job description
Determining your needs
Recruiting new employees
Following interviewing do’s and don’ts
Evaluating candidates
Making the big decision
Finding and hiring the best candidate for a job has never been easy. Your challenge as a business owner is to figure out how to not just find the best candidates for your job openings, but also to convince them that your company is the best place to work. This chapter guides you through both sides of that challenge.
Starting with a Clear Job Description
Is the position new, or are you filling an existing one? In either case, before you start the recruiting process, you need to ask yourself some questions. Do you know exactly what standards you’re going to use to measure your candidates? Do you have a designated pay range for this position? The clearer you are ...