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[p. v: contents] Contents Mentor?s Message: The Importance of Smart Hiring Hiring an Employee: The Basics Understanding the Hiring Process A preview of the steps managers must follow to hire effectively. Five steps to effective hiring Step 1: Defining Job Requirements How to articulate what you?re looking for a in a new hire. Identifying ideal background characteristics Stipulating required personal qualities Considering organizational structure and culture Developing a job description Step 2: Recruiting Promising Candidates Strategies for attracting candidates who may fit the bill. Using the right recruitment channels Screening resumes Step 3: Interviewing Candidates Advice for getting the most from candidate interviews. Understanding the interviewing process Choosing an interview approach Preparing for the interview Conducting the interview Maintaining control of the interview Asking the right questions Step 4: Evaluating Candidates Suggestions for objectively assessing candidates? potential. Using a decision-making matrix Avoiding common mistakes Checking references Step 5: Making a Decision and a Job Offer Tactics for selecting the best candidate and making a compelling offer. Arriving at a choice Presenting an attractive job offer Tips and Tools Tools for Hiring Worksheets to help you prepare for an interview, select the most promising candidate, and document job requirements. Test Yourself A helpful review of concepts presented in this guide. Take it before and after you?ve read the guide, to see how much you?ve learned. Answers to test questions To Learn More Further titles of articles and books if you want to go more deeply into the topic. Sources for Hiring Notes For you to use as ideas come to mind.

Your hiring decisions can make or break your team. Hire the right employees, and your team's performance will soar. Bring the wrong ones on board, and you're likely to see productivity and morale plummet. How to hire right? Understand and master the many steps in the hiring process. This book helps you get started. You'll discover how to: •Identify the skills and personal qualities needed in a new hire •Recruit a diverse pool of qualified candidates •Prepare for and effectively conduct a job interview •Make a job offer correctly