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Hiring the wrong office manager can be a disaster for any company.\u00a0But for small business owners, finding the right person for the job is even more critical. You need to find someone who fits in with your existing staff but who is also proactive and dedicated to the long-term success of the business.\u00a0But how do you know if you\u2019re making the best choice? Here are six proven tips that will save you time, money, and lots of frustration and stress.<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Fill in the gaps.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many business owners often make the mistake of looking for an employee who has the same personality traits and professional skills sets as they do.\u00a0Hiring a new employee for any position is a wonderful opportunity to fill in the gaps and address those internal processes that you as the business owner have difficulty managing.\u00a0Look for a candidate with individual strengths and weakness that are very different from you own, and together you might just form an unbeatable team.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Remember that a job interview is a two-way street.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Small and medium size companies often find themselves competing for the same highly qualified applicants as the larger firms.\u00a0While it\u2019s important to interview each candidate, remember that the applicants are also interviewing you. Most candidates will also be interviewing with several other organisations. So, make sure to bring your A-Game and present you, your company and the office manager vacancy in the best possible way.<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0Don\u2019t ask only \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d questions.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to Forbes Magazine<\/a>, business owners should test for the analytic skills of each candidate by asking more open-ended questions.\u00a0Give them an example of a stressful situation that they might encounter on the job, and ask them how they would manage or resolve it. Do they stutter and stammer in their response? Or are they thoughtful and confident?<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0Write an accurate job description.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The role of \u201coffice manager\u201d can mean very different things to different people.\u00a0Before posting the job opening all over the Internet, make sure to write a detailed job description and include it in the advertisements. When replacing a previous office manager, take the time to evaluate the old job description to determine whether you need to make any changes.\u00a0By being as thorough as possible, you will be more likely to attract the best possible candidates.<\/p>\n

5. \u00a0Get your staff involved.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You might even want to pass that new job description around to a couple of your most trusted employees.\u00a0Is there anything that you are forgetting?\u00a0Your current staff can also help you with the interviewing process.\u00a0Have the most qualified candidates meet and engage with the staff.\u00a0Ask your employees for their feedback. By allowing your employees to play a small role in the selection of the office manager, they are often more willing to accept the new hire more quickly.<\/p>\n

6. \u00a0Time your time, but don\u2019t procrastinate.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hiring a new employee takes time and patience.\u00a0You need to prepare for each interview by writing a list of specific questions that you will ask of each candidate.\u00a0You also need to conduct the interviews, write the job description, and many other administrative tasks.\u00a0Take your time in the preparatory stages, but don\u2019t delay when you finally locate the ideal prospect.\u00a0Then make the candidate an offer as quickly as possible before another company snaps them up.<\/p>\n

When you’re ready to hire a new office manager, cast your net wide and deep. Post the opening on your website, local job boards, and online sites like IrishJobs.ie<\/a> or Jobs.ie<\/a>. Once you find the perfect candidate, make an offer that is a competitive salary based on the prospect\u2019s special talents and the going rate in your geographical region.\u00a0 Avoid cutting corners, and you\u2019ll be well rewarded in the long run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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