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How To Hire Your First Employee
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Article 3: Finding Your First Employee
When you’re ready to hire, the hunt for the right employee begins. So, where should you start looking?
Traditionally, the newspaper classified ads have been the first place employers and employees went in search of each other. But today, there are many more (and often better) options, including:
Your personal and professional network. Without a doubt, networking is usually the best way to find the right employee. Before spending a penny on classified ads, tap your personal and professional network for good employee leads. Online job banks. These have become the employment tool of choice for many employers and employees over the past few years. Monster.com is probably the best known, but there are dozens more like it — many of them targeted to specific industries. A big benefit is that your job opening may be seen by potential employees nationwide. Industry and trade associations. Trade association magazines, newsletters and Web sites can be a great way to target your search to your industry. School placement offices. Most universities, trade and vocational schools have job training and placement programs. Employment agencies and headhunters. These can help you find targeted and qualified employees, but at a price that may be cost-prohibitive for many small-business owners.
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