28 Nov Entrepreneur Tip of the Week: Hiring the Right People

Hiring employees for a new entrepreneurial venture is different than for a large company or small retail store. Why is this? Because at the beginning stages of a growing business things are frenzied! You can be successful and frenzied or struggling and frenzied – but the bottom line is that things are going to be hectic. So you need to find employees who are not only extremely competent at their jobs but also willing to enjoy the crazy ride that is a growing company.

One interview alone is usually not enough to tell you whether this person will be a good fit. Conducting two or three interviews is an important step in the hiring process because it gives you time to delve deeper into the candidate’s resume along with their personality. Are you a macromanager seeking employees who can take charge or do you prefer to be in full control? Remember, in order to find the right hires, you must be honest with yourself! You’re trying to build a family here, not just a group of strangers who happen to work together.

Also, remember to be as straightforward as possible. Ask them what their long term plan is and give the candidate the good, the bad, and the ugly about the position. Hopefully the good will outweigh the bad and the ugly, and the prospective employee will be excited to join you in your venture.