Cash The Checks

When you’re looking over applications and doing interviews for that position that just opened up, most people just look at their qualifications or experience on their resume. However in my opinion that should be the least of your concerns. I’ve compiled a list of what to look for in a prospective employee.

* Personality – Is this person going to be a joy to be around, will he/she inspire and motivate your staff. You can tell if they’re always smiling and feel very comfortable with who they are. Google their name, find their MySpace profile, see what kind of person they really are.
* Work Ethic – Will he/she show up to work early and leave late, not take days off, slack off, perform at sub par levels. You can tell their work ethic by noticing when they arrived for the interview, how neat their application was, how they dressed.
* Experience – Sure, experience is an issue, but usually someone with no experience might be more motivated and willing to learn and excel in their new skill. How legitimate is their resume? Sure, they worked as a “computer lab engineer” at their last job, but what exactly did this job entail? This may just be a fancy self imposed title.