The new hire process is tedious and rigorous. It seems like every agency is either hiring, firing, or is having a team member leave. It's like there is a large turnover happening in the corporate world right now, and it doesn't look like there is an end in sight anytime soon.
Here is a list of hiring tips and red flags that can help you find the right candidate for the right position in your company.
Have candidates take tests personality tests, talk to them extensively, email with them, talk to people they know, have them talk to others in your firm, have conversations with your management leaders about them. This will give you more insight through the discussions and conversations between the individual and your company.
Always ask for a reference from the candidates' previous employers. If they are not willing to give you a reference, then ask why.
Some candidates may give you a reference who is a friend. Do not accept these. You want a professional reference only, preferably someone who was in a supervisory role with them. You should really need a minimum of 3 references, and as most recent in their work experience as possible. Call and follow up with each of these references to get a good understanding of their experience level and individual personality. If the employer begins to say they knew the candidate 3 years or more ago, then that is getting too long ago to rely on a reference check.
Always question individuals who are too eager. Like when they say, "Oh I love you guys, I can start tomorrow." I would question that. Would they be eager to leave the company as quickly as they started?
Be wary if you hear the candidate list off positions at other jobs that are not listed on the resume. Question why they left them off. Maybe they don't apply to the type of position they're applying for with your company or they could have been fired/terminated for wrong doing.
If candidates begin your hiring process responding promptly, and then they start taking too long to get back to you, that can often be a sign that something has changed for them. Many candidates have many resumes out and they are looking for their next best place to be. Your company is not the only company on their radar. There is a lot of competition out there with so many companies hiring, so you need to shine and look attractive to the strong candidates.
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