How To Hire The Right Person The First Time

Are they well suited to learn the skills of the job?

• You can look for base skills but the capacity to learn is almost more important

• It's okay for someone to need to grow into the job; in order to do that they need to have a willingness to learn (no ego), be a self-starter, and a quick-learn

• Don't ask generic questions during the interview to find this stuff out; be specific

Are they a culture fit?

• Your business' core values come into play here

• Is this person in alignment with them?

• Does this person "play well with others?"

Are they likely to stick around?

• This isn't always important (like for seasonal hires) but the hiring and onboarding process takes a lot of resources, so you want to make sure this is worth your investment

• What personal/professional goals does this person have that might give you insight?