What to look for in a candidate

There are many sophisticated elements you can employ to do a comprehensive search and hiring process, but here are a couple of simple ones.

Be sure to begin you research by looking inside the company. Promoting from within is an excellent moral booster for everyone.

If appropriate, ask a subordinate who knows your company and the skills and qualities you need to help with the interview.

When you find the right candidate, consider hiring him or her with a 90 day probationary period, where either party can end the relationship without hard feelings.

Use the trial period as you might an audition. That's often the best way to evaluate whether a candidate's skills, intelligence, willingness to learn, team play and chemistry are a fit with your organization.