Building your own business from the ground up is the biggest challenge you can face in your life, and as an entrepreneur there will be many opportunities for you to grow and dominate your industry. One of the best ways to help your business to grow and thrive is to hire a new employee, and that’s what we want to talk about today. 

If you are new to running your own business and aren’t sure where to start in the hiring process, we want to guide you along and make life easier for you today. Here are the top steps you need to take to hire a new team member this year. 

Do your research

Before you throw a job advert out there you need to know exactly what you are supposed to be hiring for. Think about the role you need filling in your business and go away and research this role to make sure it fits your needs. Be sure to check the average salary for this role because during the hiring process money will be a big draw to prospective employees. 

Create a great description 

Did you know that most people searching for a job online won’t read the full job description? They will often skim the first part of the description and then move on without a second thought. This is why creating a capturing description is so important for you. Make sure that the first few lines summarise the job, the pay, and any benefits an employee might receive. This is a simple way to draw in candidates and widen your pool. 

Review CVs

The next step in the hiring process is to check CVs and make sure they match your needs. This is the most tedious part of the process but it is an important one to do. Make sure you check for their previous experience, education, and any other qualifications they might have. 

Get interviewing

Once you have separated the wheat from the chaff, it is time to interview your candidates. Make sure to ask good questions during the interview that allow you to get a sense for who the person is both in and out of work. Remember that personality plays just as much of a role in the person as their past experience so be sure to take it into account. 

Check their background 

Now you have a shortlist it is time to check their background to make sure that they are legitimate. You can use a background check company to check their references, education, criminal background and more. This ensures that when you do come to hire someone you can trust who they are. 

Choose your new employee

Everything has been done, the decision is ready to be made. Now is the time to choose your new team member and let them know. Phone them and send them a confirmation email as an offer letter for them to accept. Once you have done this, you are ready for the next chapter in your business.