The Manager's Pocket Guide to Interviewing and Hiring Top Performers

2. Understand the Job You Are Trying to Fill

To hire the best person for the job, you must know what the job requires. It is a good idea to conduct a job analysis of the position you are hiring for. If you really want to be ahead, conduct an analysis of every position within your organization. Spending the time on job analyses can save a lot of time and money down the road by providing you with:

•    Accurate job descriptions

•    Hiring ad material

•    Interview questions

•    Performance evaluation checklists

•    Data for training needs

•    Data for organizational planning

You can create your own job analysis, or you can use one of the many tools that are packaged and available today. Depending on the tool or method you use, you can spend ...