{"id":786,"date":"2020-06-16T05:16:24","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T05:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/?p=786"},"modified":"2023-01-22T17:04:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T17:04:15","slug":"hire-the-best-candidates-for-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/hire-the-best-candidates-for-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find and Hire the Best Candidates for Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic pressuring businesses to close their doors in hopes of preventing the spread of this deadly disease, a growing number of companies have become completely <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/working-from-home-more-productive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">dependent upon telecommunication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">. Here is how you can find the best candidates for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Although this change in the way business is conducted has been a sudden challenge, many businesses transitioning to remote work have settled into a pattern that works well. As states begin to re-open and business carries on as usual, you can refocus your sights on growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/4-tips-for-growing-your-business\/%5D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Growing your workforce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> is an essential facet of the constant challenge that is the field of start-ups. Your end goal is obvious- building a team that works hard toward your common goal- but how exactly can you ensure the people you hire are equally enthusiastic to follow your vision? Using this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through how to find and hire the best candidates for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dfc92de3afe\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dfc92de3afe\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/hire-the-best-candidates-for-your-business\/#Step_1_Perfect_your_job_listing\" >Step 1: Perfect your job listing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/hire-the-best-candidates-for-your-business\/#Step_2_Rethink_your_interview_process\" >Step 2: Rethink your interview process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/hire-the-best-candidates-for-your-business\/#Step_3_Embrace_background_checks\" >Step 3: Embrace background checks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/hire-the-best-candidates-for-your-business\/#Step_4_Offer_referral_incentives\" >Step 4: Offer referral incentives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/hire-the-best-candidates-for-your-business\/#Step_5_Be_selective_but_not_close-minded\" >Step 5: Be selective but not close-minded<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/hire-the-best-candidates-for-your-business\/#Wrapping_up\" >Wrapping up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Perfect_your_job_listing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Step 1: Perfect your job listing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The job listing you post on employment boards marks your first foray into the job market. Prospective hires depend upon the thoroughness of your job listing to determine the details about the job and decide whether or not their interests align. Because of this, it&#8217;s well worth it to invest time in making a detailed and enticing job description.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Ultimately, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">job seekers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> must first understand your company\u2019s mission, purpose, and outstanding needs. Your listing should answer all of these questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Be sure to include the following information as well:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Company info (website, address, phone number, email)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Overview of the role<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Detailed job responsibilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Preferred job qualifications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Employee benefits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Instructions on how to apply (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Curriculum_vitae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CV<\/a>, sample, unique email subject line, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Rethink_your_interview_process\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Step 2: Rethink your interview process<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">It takes a bit of meticulous planning to work out the interview phase, but once you&#8217;re able to settle on an effective interview operation, you&#8217;ll be left with a smooth process that teaches you more about a prospective applicant. At the end of the day, you need an exemplary interview procedure if you want to create an exceptional squad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Tempting as it may be to take the easy way out, you cannot simply copy and paste interview questions from the internet if you want to reengineer an interview process that is beneficial for your company. In order to weed out the average from the extraordinary, you need to carefully vet candidates and gain a comprehensive understanding of their skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/21-questions-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Ask questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Imagine yourself in three years<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">. What do you hope will be different about you then compared to now?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Among the people you&#8217;ve worked with, who do you admire and why?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What motivates you to work?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What do you believe you can achieve with us personally or professionally that you can&#8217;t anywhere else in the world?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Tell me about your ideal next role. What characteristics does it have from a responsibility, team, and company culture perspective?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Embrace_background_checks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Step 3: Embrace background checks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Even after asking all of the right questions and hearing all of the perfect answers, it\u2019s important to go that extra step and run your most qualified candidates through a background check. You can find a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">free criminal background check<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> out there that you can easily take advantage of.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Offer_referral_incentives\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Step 4: Offer referral incentives<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">If you already have highly qualified employees on your team, chances are that those same employees are well-connected with other skilled workers from previous employment or outside networking activities. Why not select future recruits by leveraging their networks? By incentivizing referrals, you can increase your pool and land some pretty incredible hires along the way.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Be_selective_but_not_close-minded\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Step 5: Be selective but not close-minded<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Finding the best hires for your business is all about choosing individuals that are appropriate for both your company mission and culture\u2014but take note that sticking too closely to a checklist for candidates can prove your pool fruitless. Keep your mind open and listen to feedback from other decision-makers to develop your team effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Wrapping up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Finding the best candidates for your business can make a world of difference when you take the time to hammer out a hiring process that focuses on the right things. With this how-to guide, you\u2019ll be well on your way to building a stronger, more robust team!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic pressuring businesses to close their doors in hopes of preventing the spread of this deadly disease, a growing number of &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":787,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[163],"tags":[361,364,358,359,360,362,363],"class_list":["post-786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","tag-finding-the-right-candidate-for-the-job","tag-how-do-employers-select-candidates-for-interview","tag-how-to-choose-the-best-candidate-for-a-job","tag-how-to-hire-the-best-candidate","tag-how-will-you-decide-the-best-applicant-for-your-companys-welfare","tag-importance-of-selecting-the-right-candidate-for-the-job","tag-the-right-candidates"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Find and Hire the Best Candidates for Your Business - Fiction Pad<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Growing your workforce is an essential facet. 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