Comments on: 10 Tips to Hiring Employees That Dont Suck

By: James@Employee Scheduling Software

James@Employee Scheduling Software — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:46:52 +0000

Huge thing is fit. Make sure the employee fits the job, but also that, the job fits the employee! You can screen out the ones that simply need a job, and ones that truly would be a great fit.

By: John @ Curious Cat Management Blog

John @ Curious Cat Management Blog — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:36:09 +0000

Calling references is a good idea. Even if many don’t provide useful details. I think you need to also learn from your hiring. What mistakes do you make? Then adjust your hiring process. I think many people find the hiring process annoying and so speed through it. This results in mistakes you have to deal with in the workplace. I would much rather take the extra time up front. I posted more of my thoughts http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2006/10/07/hiring-the-right-workers/
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By: Kim Lawrence

Kim Lawrence — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:25:51 +0000

Although most businesses have been crying about the economy this year, I would say that personnel issues have been more of a burden to me than anything else. Even with the most intense interview process, it has been difficult to find employees who have the kind of mental attitude and work ethic that most of us (40+ range) were raised to maintain. One would think that with unemployment so high, more people seeking a job would be more motivated to rise above the norm. I would love to find a group of employees who come to work on time, devote themselves to excelling at their job responsibilities, and show an interest in other aspects of the business.

By: Extreme John

Extreme John — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:49:42 +0000

@sernan, too many people fall into the role of NOT showing they are the boss, or forget that the person is actually APPLYING for the job. Applying means you want to work here, it also means show me why you should be able to work here.

By: sernan

sernan — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:13:45 +0000

in addition, “Show you are the Boss!” during my early years of job hunting, i had an interview once, when i am in the interview room, someone just came in, holding some papers, carrying a shoulder bag, wearing white shirt, jeans and a baseball cap, then he just starred at me for a few seconds and just said Hi! and fixed some cables on the laptop, i thought he is just some IT guy but i said good morning in fairness, waited for a few minutes or so… and asked where is the restroom?, when i came back i never thought that he is the IT manager and the one who will conduct the interview… What a drag! Then, i was not hired…
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By: kerja kosong

kerja kosong — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:26:17 +0000

@Ken@Paralegal degree online, I must admit, my boss also done same thing. "The gut feeling can not be lie ( most of the time ) ", said my boss. .-= kerja kosong´s last blog ..Darul Ehsan Medical Centre – DEMC Jobs Vacancies Shah Alam =-.

By: Ken@Paralegal degree online

Ken@Paralegal degree online — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:52:56 +0000

The best way I have found to hire employees is based on my gut feeling. I know it’s not very scientific, but it always seems to work. Unfortunately, it sometimes means that I’ve given a job to a less “qualified” person, but I’ve never regretted it (yet!).

PS. What’s up with the pic in the footer… and where can I get one? Hahaa!