Many jobs require a specific set of skills and abilities. Any person can fake a resume or claim that they have a certain set of skills when in reality they don’t have those skills. So how does a business owner or human resource employee know if the person they are considering for the job has the skills that they claim they do.
Here is a look at some of the things that a business owner or human resource employee can do to make sure that an employee has all the skills that are required for the job.
Application Paper. Along with the original application that a person fills out when they apply for a job, include a sheet of paper that asks them to lists skills and abilities that they have that will help with the job. This will allow you to narrow down certain employees who do not have the skills you are looking for.
Ask in the Interview. The interview process will allow you to ask more in depth questions for future employees. Ask them to describe the skills they have, how they acquired them and how they feel these skill help or hurt their position that they are applying for. This will allow those that are hiring someone the ability to see if the future employee has an understanding of the skills that they are looking for.
Skills Test. Some skills such as typing speed, reading comprehension and writing skills can all be put to the test. Do not be afraid as a future employer to ask the future employee to do a quick test of their skills. This will allow you to see first hand the skills that are needed for the job.
Follow up on References. Another great way to see if the person contains the skills you are looking for is to follow up on references. Ask the references what skill sets the employee held while they worked there.