The Importance of Hiring Skilled Employees
Posted by servScene on February 24, 2009
During an interview for a profile piece recently, the woman I was interviewing - a business owner - discussed the differences between her hiring practices and those of the large corporation she had worked for before starting her business. The big company hired pretty much anyone, whether you had relevant experience or education or not, and simply trained you to do what they wanted.
This woman’s company, on the other hand, looked for people who were already trained and skilled in that industry. As a result, her business was known for not just getting the job done, but for being innovative and getting the job done well.
Other companies should take the hint and operate similarly. For instance, a company that installs patio doors and bay windows in beach houses would do well to make sure they hire people experienced in window installation. And companies looking for, say, a freelance writer, should make sure they hire someone who really knows how to do the job!