Pre-Hire Fit Resources

Did you know that many new hires question their decision to change companies by the end of their first day at their new employer? Have you as a Manager, ever hired someone and wondered if you made the right decision by the end of their first day also?

Frustration can reign on both parties during an extended recruitment and selection process and yet rushing to hire can lead to disastrous outcomes if the fit is not right. Candidates have the responsibility to make a good choice in employers for their needs. And, Companies must be accountable to make sure their selection fits the needs of the organization and understands the impact the new hire will have to the team. A bad hiring decision can affect company morale and be devastating to the candidate who just left other employment. Not only is there real dollar costs to a bad hire, the emotional costs are not to be underestimated.

Hiring is always a time-consuming, important activity for any business. It is rare to hire the exact candidate that meets your need. Understanding the tools and steps you can put in place to smooth out the pre-hire process can certainly improve your chances of finding the best fit for your opening and avoiding some really unpleasant results if the wrong hire is brought on board.

Our Pre-Hire Fit program includes these critical tools and processes to improve your success in the hiring of the right talent for your team:

Job Expectations and Requirements

Do you have a well written job description? Does the compensation match the demands of the position? Do you have clarity on every aspect of the job? Do you know the hard skills as well as the soft skills needed for the position?

Interviewing Candidates

Do you have a pre-interview questionnaire to gather information from candidates? Do you know how to interview properly to gain insight into the candidate’s past experiences versus theoretical answers to your questions? Are you well prepared to handle the interview process consistently from candidate to candidate?

Pre-screening Tools

Are you using the right Assessment, Pre-Employment Screening and other tools for learning more about the candidate you have selected to hire?

Employment Offers

Is your job offer legally compliant? Are you clear on the language you should use in your employment offer and what you should avoid?

New Hire Orientation

What should you do to ensure the first day for your new hire is a confirmation of a good decision? Are you aware of the information you need from your new hire to communicate to all the respective team members of the new hire – IT, Facilities, Benefits, Payroll, Hiring Manager, State Agencies, etc