| Are you a small business owner who needs to hire a | | | | they aren't the ideal job candidate. Sometimes, on the |
| new employee or two? If so, you might find yourself | | | | job experience goes even further. If you are willing to |
| wondering "what makes someone an ideal job | | | | accept on the job experience in lieu of a degree, state |
| candidate." Every business needs to hire the best | | | | so in job listings. However, just like an education, be |
| workers, but it is particularly important for small | | | | sure to state how much on the job experience is |
| business owners like you. After all, many small | | | | required, such as four years. If you haven't already |
| businesses are held to a different standard as larger | | | | noticed, it is good to be specific. |
| nationally known companies. So whether you run a | | | | Small Business Experience: Now, you don't want to |
| small online print business, a local daycare center, or a | | | | limit yourself to job seekers who have only worked for |
| small construction company, here are some helpful | | | | small businesses in the past. However, it might be a |
| hiring tips for you. | | | | plus. At the very least, look for a job candidate who |
| Education or Training: Most small business owners are | | | | has good customer service and people skills. For |
| looking to hire employee who have at least some | | | | example, say you run a local home improvement store. |
| education or training. How much depends on the | | | | When it comes to seeking home improvement advice |
| position in question. For example, a daycare provider | | | | (in addition to buying products) many consumers would |
| might look for an assistant with an early education | | | | rather visit a locally owned and operated home |
| degree. A local painter might look for someone who | | | | improvement store. Why? More personalized and |
| took a home improvement or painting course at their | | | | less-rushed service. So, not only should all job |
| local vocational center. If you prefer any type of | | | | candidates be familiar with your industry or niche, but |
| training or education for job seekers, make sure to | | | | they should have good people skills as well. |
| write this in the job listings. State it is a necessary | | | | It is hard to find qualified job candidates just from |
| requirement. Therefore, you should only get resumes | | | | resumes; a job interview is the best approach. So |
| or applications from those who are qualified for the | | | | schedule a few interviews with promising candidates. |
| job. | | | | Look at their job history, their training, and so forth. |
| Job Experience: As great as a degree is or as great | | | | Then, focus on the little but important things, such as |
| as a certificate from a training class is, not everyone | | | | their personality. |
| has these documents. However, that doesn't mean | | | | |