Hiring A New Assistant?
Do you need an extra set of hands around the office? Or maybe even a new part-time assistant for your small business? We'll walk you through some basic steps for hiring a successful new employee.
In this article, we'll cover:
- How to define the position and duties your person will take on
- What to look out for during interviews
- How to find a qualified candidate with the right mix of skills and personality traits
- Tips on interviewing and making offers
Let's start with defining what your needs are to make sure that all of your bases are covered.
1) What kind of position does your company need this person to fill?
A new employee should be able to complete the tasks you need them to do. If that's not the case, then you probably won't want them as a part-time member of your team. If they're just going to be doing something that isn't directly applicable to their job description, then they may not be efficient or effective at doing their duties. This could result in dissatisfaction with the employee, and an increase in turnover.
If you're looking for an assistant to help out with personal tasks that don't relate to the marketing of your company, you may not want them at work at all. This could also lead to a lack of motivation, and quickly would make them feel like they are wasting their time.
2) What does your ideal candidate look like?
You'll want to make sure that your new employee will be well received by the rest of your team. Will they be enthusiastic and excited about their job, or will they be more laid-back and low-key? You may want to find someone who fits in with the culture of your company.
If you're hiring an assistant for a larger small business, or a marketing agency or another office, you may want to look for someone who matches the overall vibe of the office. This can help make them feel more comfortable when they first start working there, and it can also help them fit right in right away.
3) What are the most important traits of a good employee?
You'll want to be sure you're hiring someone who is capable, reliable, and trustworthy. A good employee is someone who completes tasks on time and doesn't have as many errors. But there are other important characteristics that are harder to define, but just as vital.
You'll want to hire someone with a positive attitude and someone who gets along well with others. They should also be adaptable enough to work in a variety of circumstances, especially since they may not know what to expect when they start working for you. These traits will help ensure that your business will stay running smoothly and efficiently for the long term.
Do your research on the candidate before you make an offer. This will ensure that you're getting someone who will fit in with your team, and also be able to handle the tasks that you'll be asking them to take on.
Once you've defined the duties of the position, made sure that they are compatible with what your company needs, and found a strong candidate, it's time to get down to brass tacks: interviews.
4) How to interview an assistant
You're at home getting ready for work and decide you want to add another toe in the office. You grab your keys, purse and cell phone, ready to take on the day's tasks. After getting into the car, however, you realize that your hands are empty. You then put a second thought into it and look around to see what you can do without making a fuss by grabbing one of those many items that you forget each morning (or evening) in your rush to get out the door. Fortunately, there are many items that can be done with just your hands and a few basic accessories. So maybe after all you won't need an assistant at all (wink). If you don't mind dealing with a bit of mess, make sure to tell your new employee that you'll want them to do the same!
Interviewing is an essential part of hiring someone for a position. You'll want to be sure that they can handle the job you've asked of them, and that you like how they handle themselves.
In order to do this, there are a few different ways you can interview a candidate. You may want to conduct in person interviews, phone interviews, or even do more than one round of interviews if necessary. You should also always ask the new employee what their availability is for work.
For in-person and phone interviews, you'll want to ask questions that will help you evaluate them as a potential employee. You might start off with some general questions about their experiences and why they're interested in the position. If they seem like the right fit, you can start asking them more specific questions.
Ask your potential new employee what their ideal position would be like. This will help you get a better idea of what they're looking for in terms of salary, benefits, and perks. If you're looking to hire an assistant to help out with marketing, you may want to ask them about their previous marketing experience. This will give you a good idea if they'll bring any extra skills that could benefit the company. If you're comfortable enough, feel free to ask if they can provide references from previous employers or even personal recommendations from friends or family members.
Conclusion
You've made a great hire! Now you need to make sure that your new employee leaves a good impression on the rest of the team. You have to remember that every day you employ someone is another day for them at risk of losing their job, so you'll want to make sure that whoever you're working with is in good standing.
Your employer will want to do all they can to keep their employees happy, so be sure that whatever your employee asks for is reasonable.
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Hiring A New Assistant?