Hiring the right talent is crucial for any organization's success. Here are five key tips to help streamline the hiring process and ensure you select a candidate who is not only a good fit for the role but also a strong long-term cultural fit for your business.
Define Clear Job Roles
For a job seeker, the job description is a tool they rely on to not only understand if they are qualified for the role but also to envision what their day-to-day might be like working for your business. The best way to find a great fit and set up your chosen candidate to remain long-term at your business is to write a clearly defined, well-thought-out description of the role. Start by writing out what a typical day or week for the employee might look like to identify the required skills for the position. List not just the skills but also include a brief paragraph preview of the day-to-day tasks that can help paint a picture for the candidate.
Prioritize Cultural Fit
Skills are important, but cultural alignment is essential in long-term employee retention. Assess whether a candidate's values, working style, and personality align with your business culture. Tools such as personality testing services for hiring and retention can be a great way to assess fit in a non-biased and honest way. Since the questions are designed to avoid "right" or "wrong" answers, they offer a true reflection of the candidate's personality, both professionally and personally.
Use Structured Interviews
Structured interviews, where each candidate is asked the same set of questions, can help reduce bias and provide a fair comparison. This doesn’t mean answers cannot be diverse. Focusing on behavioral questions that gauge how candidates would handle proposed situations can give you an equal assessment while still allowing you to get to know candidates individually.
Jeff Palson joins Sexton Group as Business Development Manager
We are pleased to announce that Jeff Palson has accepted the position of Business Development Manager for the Prairies at Sexton Group. With 16 years of experience in Regional Sales Management across Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Jeff is poised to be a strong asset to both our team and our membership.
Jeff will report directly to Suzanne Walsh, Director of Business Development, and will collaborate closely with Dave Leonzio, Business Development Manager, to support our membership and drive growth in the prairie region.
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