Time is valuable. When running your own business, making the most of your time is one of the most important concepts to grapple. When it comes time to hiring new employees, you will want to find reliable candidates. To streamline the process and make the most of your time, consider these key points to help you in the hiring process.

To begin with, it’s always a good idea to be very clear and concise when providing the job description. This will help by limiting the resumes you receive.

Next, go through all the of the resumes submitted for the specific job title. After going through all possible resumes, look for individuals who have the necessary skills and previous job experience required for the position. While it’s a good idea to look for spelling and grammar errors as well, it’s also important to consider their work history. Are there any gaps in employment? Short employment history? Paying attention to this can indicate the job performance they will have if working for your company. Now, you can pick candidates that better fit your job description and you are ready to set up interviews.

During the interview process, look for the word choice they use, their body language and how well they know the position they are applying for. Remember to also consider how well you think they would fit in the present work environment. You wouldn’t want to hire someone who works best alone when the job requirement involves actively working as part of a team.

Finally, make the position desirable by offering competitive wages, employee incentives such as bonuses, or flexible work schedules. Whatever you may come up with, having employees who feel they are valuable contribution to the company will be certain to put forth their best.