A key factor for success in managing people is having an awareness of the functions they perform. When you hire, know these functions well enough to describe your expectations to the job seeker.
Anyone who applies for your position is entitled to know what you want. Put the picture together. Have a clear understanding of the following information:
Checklist to cover with interviewee- An understanding of your company and your department
- An understanding of your technology
- The time devoted to travel
- The benefits your organization offers and
- Training provided for the job
You should also be prepared to discuss:- The changes the job has undergone,
- The reason why the position is open
- The goals for the newly defined job
- Any particular details critical to success
Explain your management style, what you value in direct reports and what frustrates you.
Know your competition, your challenges facing that competition and what you expect the person who takes this job to do facing the competitive challenges.
Know the colleagues, other managers and other departments that work with this position and how the person you hire will need to interact with these key players.
Know the key clients, sources, resources and audiences with whom this position will interact. What are the sensitive issues surrounding these interactions?
Know what the job pays, what benefits are associated with the compensation and any bonuses, incentives or relocation packages.
Explain the orientation and training programs that will assimilate the employee into the company. Have on hand an annual report, the company mission statement and goals for the position.
Next week: Give yourself a guide for interviewing.
