Getting it Right the First Time: Selecting and Hiring the Right Staff for your Practice www.prolearningonline.com 647- 847-1853

Agenda 1. Introduction 2. Presentation from Melissa Magder 3. Q&A proLearning innovations Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved Agenda 1. Introduction 2. Presentation from Melissa Magder 3. Q&A

6 Steps to a Successful Hire proLearning innovations Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved 6 Steps to a Successful Hire Define the job Identify the skills and attributes Create the posting and advertise Screen resumes Interview candidates Check references

6 Steps to a Successful Hire proLearning innovations Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved 6 Steps to a Successful Hire 1. Define the job Understand the need What are the reasons for hiring? Determine essential responsibilities Contractor or employee? 2. Identify skills and attributes What are the qualities and skills required to perform? Hard skills, soft skills or both? “Fit”

6 Steps to a Successful Hire proLearning innovations Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved 6 Steps to a Successful Hire 3. Create posting and advertise What to include Where to post 4. Screen resumes Things to look for Flags Yes/No/Maybe Importance of a phone call

6 Steps to a Successful Hire proLearning innovations Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved 6 Steps to a Successful Hire 5. Interview candidates Telephone Face to face Style: conversational, behavioural Questions to ask 4. Check references Who to ask for What to ask *very important (validates or reveals concern)

Employment Agreements proLearning innovations Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved Employment Agreements Offer letter When to use/for what positions What to include Employer responsibilities Pros and cons Independent contractor agreement

Negotiations What to negotiate When to negotiate What are the rules? proLearning innovations Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved Negotiations What to negotiate When to negotiate What are the rules?

proLearning innovations Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved Questions