If your company is like most, then you’ve increased your use of temporary employees over the past few years. But when it comes to hiring temporary help, how can you properly screen them?
As a leading temporary staffing agency in Hartford, CT, Stewart Staffing knows that much like hiring permanent employees, it’s critical that you ask the right questions during the hiring process. While some will be similar to those you’d ask a candidate for a full-time job, others vary.
To help you make smart hiring decisions next time you need to hire temporary employees, here’s a look at a few questions to ask:
Question: Why do you want a temporary job? Which is ideal for you: a short-term placement or a long-term one? If a full-time position became available, would you be interested, or do you want to remain a temporary employee?
It’s important to ask these questions to learn about a candidate’s ultimate career goals. For instance, they may want a more flexible lifestyle and are therefore committed to working on a temporary basis for the long haul. Or they could be trying to break into a new field and taking temporary jobs is a way to do that. Whatever the case, once you find out about their career goals, you’ll gain a better sense of whether the candidate is the right fit person for your company and its staffing needs.
Question: What’s your availability? Are there any limits to the hours or days of week you can work? What shifts do you prefer?
Asking these questions will give you a clear sense of the candidate’s availability and whether you can meet their needs. If you require someone in the office five days a week and a candidate can only commit to three, then keep looking. If you need someone willing to work on the weekends and a candidate has to be off on Saturdays and Sundays, then they’re not the right fit for you.
Question: Can you tell me about a time you had to adjust to a new work situation.
As you know, temporary jobs often evolve and require people to be flexible and adapt to new situations. By asking this question, it will help you hone in on the candidates who can do that with ease.
Question: If I called your last boss, what would they say about working with you?
You want to ensure you’re hiring someone with the skills you need and a strong work ethic. This question puts candidates on the spot. As a result, they’ll likely give you a more honest answer.
Do you need more help sourcing, screening and hiring top temporary employees? Call Stewart Staffing. As a leading temporary staffing agency in Hartford, CT, we can help you access Hartford’s top temporary talent, where and when you need them. Contact us today to learn more.
