If you are in the interviewing process to hire a new employee, then there are a few warning signs to watch for so that you can avoid hiring a bad employees. There’s nothing worse than hiring someone, only to find out that they aren’t a good fit for your company. It can be expensive to hire the wrong person, and it is time consuming to work through hiring mistakes.
You can reduce the chances of hiring a bad employee if you follow these tips:
Ask the Right Questions
During the interview, don’t be scared to ask probing questions in order to gain more insight about the person. After they answer a question, you can follow up with additional questions to go deeper into their answer. Even a simply “Why?” or “Why did you make that decision?” can help to bring out answers that weren’t rehearsed or practiced for the interview.
Check Their References
Asking for references is an essential part of the interviewing process, and you should call those references if you are seriously considering the candidate. If you are in a hurry, it might be tempting to simply hire someone without calling their references. But, a quick phone call can be very enlightening, and help you to see the type of person that you will be hiring.
Do an Internet Search
Google is a great tool for hiring managers and recruiters, because there is a lot of information that can be discovered with a quick search online. Go to Google and do a search for their name, and also search on social media websites such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc. These sites can provide great insights about the person, and you can discover information that never would have been uncovered during an interview. An online search will give you a good idea about their personality, and these searches can also help you to identify any inaccuracies that might have been listed on their resume or in their application.
Talk With Your Coworkers
Two minds are always better than one, and it is a good idea to collaborate with other team members before you make your decision. Have at least one other person sit in during the interview, and they can help to point out details that you might have missed on your own.
Trust Your Gut Instinct
Even though there is no “data” to backup your gut instinct, there is something to be said about following a hunch. If you feel like it isn’t right, then there is probably something under the surface that you can’t see. Anytime you are feeling a little uneasy about the hiring decision, then it is a good idea to do additional research in order to learn more about the person.
Hire a Recruiter
If you don’t have the experience to identify good/bad employees, then you might consider hiring a recruiter who can help with the process. Recruiters are experienced with the hiring process, and they have a trained eye to identify anything that might be amiss. If you don’t have the budget, don’t fret. We offer a pricing model that is a win/win for both parties for less then half the cost of a traditional recruiter no hidden percentages, only one flat fee. Visit our services to learn more on how we can help you spot a bad employee before you hire them.