• Explore. Learn. Thrive. Fastlane Media Network

  • ecommerceFastlane
  • PODFastlane
  • SEOfastlane
  • AdvisorFastlane
  • LifeFastlane

A Simple Guide To Hiring For Your Shopify Brand

Two businessmen discussing hiring for a Shopify brand.

If you're in business, you'll need to hire someone. It can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be.

This simple guide will walk you through the basics of hiring and help make the process as easy as possible. So, what are you waiting for? Start reading.

Think About Where You Need To Strengthen

Think about where you need to strengthen your own business. What can you improve to make things run better? If it’s sales, you might want to hire someone who focuses on that; if it's the blog, hire a writer or find one of your employees to take care of that for you.

This way, when hiring someone, you'll know beforehand what you need to do, saving time and headaches in the future.

Draw Up A List Of Necessary Skills

Draw up a list of necessary skills. If you're looking to hire someone to focus on the blog, it's essential to include writing skills in this list. It would be best if you also had any software they need to be proficient in.

Remember that even if your business doesn't require high-level experience in certain things, you still want to need it. There's nothing worse than hiring someone who can barely perform the basic tasks, so please be aware.

Use Online Software To Find Candidates

There are plenty of online software options to use when you're hiring.

Using an applicant tracking system to sort through resumes and track applicants' progress is a good idea if you need a salesperson. This will eliminate some time spent sorting through incorrect or irrelevant resumes.

These systems also allow you to sort candidates by skill or experience, so they can be rejected without much human interaction if someone doesn’t meet the minimum threshold in an area. It makes the entire process quick and painless for all parties.

Outline Your Benefits

Outline your benefits, salary, and company culture. For instance, you might have an employee benefits program. Or you might want to establish a culture that is casual and progressive. This way, your employees will know what they're getting into when you hire them. It would help to mention any bonuses or perks for employment at your company.

Benefits are key areas you should sort through during the hiring process. You'll want to compare other offers, always being mindful of what other companies offer so you stay caught up. Benefits are significant because employees are more likely to stay with a company if they feel valued, so spend as much time as possible to ensure your benefits are worthwhile for each candidate.

Get Some Feedback 

Before you make an offer, ask the candidate if they have any follow-up questions. You should also ask other people if they have any insight; after all, your employees and other influential workers will know your company's culture better than anyone else.

This will give them a chance to voice anything that might be on their mind about your business or the job itself.

Other Methods Of Finding Candidates

You should not just rely on online software to find potential candidates. You should also go back and use the regular methods of advertising jobs to ensure as many people as possible see it. Could you also post on social media to let everyone know you are looking for someone to join your team? Multiple job board advertising is one of the best ways to find candidates, so we highly recommend using this tactic. If you want the right person, you have to look for them.

Prev
Important Product Updates For Shopify Partners And Developers
important-product-updates-for-shopify-partners-and-developers

Important Product Updates For Shopify Partners And Developers

Next
Unlocking The Power Of Screensavers In Digital Signage Communication

Unlocking The Power Of Screensavers In Digital Signage Communication

You May Also Like