Let these people know that you are hiring. Ask if they know of someone with the qualifications you have outlined, who is looking for a job/new job? Unemployment offices and college placement offices are also good to notify of your employment opportunity. .
The Internet is becoming an increasingly powerful recruiting tool, with more and more job seekers searching for employment on the many field-specific pages. Popular websites for ads include cooljobs.com, hotjobs.com, and monster.com. An advantage of these national sites, you may attract someone eager to relocate to your area. There are also several local news organizations that host web sites with career information on them. It pays to learn more about these resources since so many job seekers are looking on-line. If you are open to the idea of having a person with less experience rather than more, consider calling a local college or university. It is very cost efficient to have a current student assist with your business as they earn college credits (through co-oping). Just know that a student will likely require more guidance and time than a seasoned professional. .
Preparing for the interview.
The interview is one of the primary means of assessing a candidate, however many interviewers have not had much practice and improvise the entire process without preparing ahead, this is a big mistake. You need to prepare and structure your interview, so that it feels more like a comfortable conversation than a question and answer session. Creating a relaxed atmosphere will help the candidate to open up and you will learn more about him or her.
It is important to carefully analyze the resume before the interview, never look at it for the first time in front of the candidate. Plan some questions and note areas of concern, be aware of what the resume doesn't reveal:.
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Dates of employment: make sure that the candidate has listed months as well as years.
