Wednesday, October 16, 2013

0 Tips For Hiring Online


surfing the net, online, hiring, geek on computerThe most difficult thing about working with people online is establishing trust and credibility, especially in a team. Without a common physical office to constrict activities, or a room to facilitate regular and emergency meetings, or even just a common space to observe each other’s performance, an employer has to result to different things just to be able to gauge an applicant’s credibility and competence. If you are looking to form your own team from a list of online applicants, here are some tips for hiring that you should consider.

·         Do a thorough background check. Browsing a Facebook account, no matter how extensive, does not constitute a comprehensive background check. With the number of people who want to earn money from home, it is quite easy to attract some people who only want to know how to make money fast. If you want to check out an applicant’s abilities or credibility, search for as many references as you can that might have some deeper insight on him/her. If you can gain access to documents (printed or online) such as bank records, former employer’s evaluation, blog posts, or even just simple testimonies from friends and former co-workers, it would already be a huge help in painting a bigger picture of the applicant. There are also online resources/sites that keep track of people’s job histories, especially if the applicants have already been with them for quite a while.

·         Test for competency. Once you’ve verified the applicant’s credibility, you can test his/her competency through a series of online examinations. Obviously, the test you’re planning to administer should be related to the skills needed for the position. For example, if you are looking for someone to fill the position of writer, then you can have your applicant tested for writing abilities. If you want a transcriber, then you can employ something akin to a speed-typing test. Whatever the case is, do not take the applicant’s word without seeing proof.

·         Require a probationary period. Sometimes, either through sheer luck or by cheating, an applicant undeservingly passes the test. How do you save yourself from trouble then? Fortunately, this is what the probationary period is for. Not only does it provide a certain period of time for the applicants to learn the required skills, but it also tests the applicant’s consistency, adaptability and knack for improvements. Obviously, it would be more beneficial to just lay off those team members who cannot deliver. After all, a team is only as good as its weakest member, so why keep a weak link in place?
Once you’ve mustered all the tricks, hiring online should be a breeze. 

Author's Bio: Jeric is a freelance writer that is interested in sharing information, tips and ideas online through blogging. He has been working online for about 3 years and exploring the many ways on how to earn money online.

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