The Before, the During and the After

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Really know the job you want them to do – not

what you think it might be – that way you’ll

recruit what you need!

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Even for the most junior jobs and try to get

someone else involved – that way you are less

likely to just recruit someone you like (or is like

you!)

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Work out what you really need them to be able

to do and work out a way to test it.

Always check references – verbally first if you

can and then in writing

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Treat their arrival like a meeting with a new and

valued client and spend as much time as possible

with them.

Make them feel welcome and part of the team

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Make sure you have something for them to do

which will make them feel like they are

contributing straight away (don’t overload them

though!)

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Make sure you explain the company rules on such

things as:

*Work hours, breaks and timekeeping

*Use of the Internet etc.

*Sick absence and holidays

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Contracts, Payroll etc. If you don’t know – ask

someone who does!

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Set targets and goals as quickly as possible.

Explain how they can be achieved and offer any

training/advice as needed.

Establish review meetings to check progress

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Give them the tools they need to succeed

including:

*Training

*Work Buddy

*Software

*Time!

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Most people want to do the right thing and a

good and open review system will highlight

issues early without them feeling that you are

looking over their shoulder