Critical Considerations and Questions When Hiring

1. If you are not honest they will not stay

2. Actions at the beginning build expectations

3. It is easier not to hire than it is to fire

4. What is missing from the team?

5. What are this professional’s existing conflict management skills?

6. Existing Laws

7. Stating boundaries early

8. Potential within 30 days, 90 days and 120 days

9. Demonstrated work ethic

10. MBTI (specifically temperament)

11. Technical Skills vs. Personal Skills (Soft Skills)

12. Is your job description accurate?

13. Level of honesty when describing environment and job responsibilities

14. Can any of the job be done be technology?

15. Being clear on expectations, incentives, support and accountability