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The first tip is to forget the notion that employees are perfect. The perfect employee is definitely a dream of anyone who manages, but as we all know, doesn’t really exist. No one is perfect; not employees and not managers. But that’s another article for another time. How do you make hiring decisions that will help you to at the very least find a strong, solid, and engaged employee?

A great resume is the first step towards assessing your applicant’s qualifications for the job, but what other steps should you be taking to be certain that you are making the best hiring decision?

Since life is so unpredictable, it’s impossible to predict hiring outcomes, even when you follow the best hiring process to the letter. But, there are things that you can do to help to mitigate the likelihood of a bad hire:

Write down all of the tasks required in the job. Be sure to add to your list the obstacles that your new hire may face in the role. It will be important for you to fully recognize what work you’ll need your new hire to complete. Make sure that you also be honest about the challenges that your new person will face. This in turn will help you to develop targeted questions that will then assist you with weighing whether the person being interviewed truly has the skill level and experience needed to be successful in your role.

Determine what type of education and skills are essential for the job. For example, does the job candidate need a particular degree to function in the job or not? Is a license or any type of certification required? Ask probing, job related questions that require your job applicant to provide detailed answers. Always ask follow up questions if needed in order to make sure that you are comfortable with the experience that they are conveying to you.

Don’t skip the reference check. If you find while checking references on a candidate that it’s the company’s policy not to provide references, ask your job candidate to provide a copy of their last performance appraisal and review it carefully.

Once you’ve made your hiring decision and your new employee starts work, help him or her feel welcomed. Introduce them to their new co-workers and other colleagues in the organization. You’ll also want to pair your newest arrival with another co-worker who can help them learn their way around the company.

If you supervise employees, visit Easy Small Business HR to get more tips on how to hire and manage better.