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Hi Jerusha. One way is to create an employee profile with the key attributes (qualifications, personality, resources, experience, etc.) that your optimal candidate should have. Then measure them with that list.
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Hi Jerusha,
It is also important that you consider what you as a business owner value in your employees. If you are going to have someone help you manage your business then someone who is trustworthy and responsible could be valuable.
Make a list of what qualities you want employees to have. Those will be the basis for your interview questions.
You can Google for insights on what makes a good employee and decide for yourself which of those qualities you value for your business. Here is one example but note that what may be a good quality in one industry may not necessarily be needed in another. https://futureofworking.com/30-characteristics-of-a-good-employee/
You can also search for interview questions to formulate to help you identify whether the candidates meet those qualities. There is no perfect answer to interview questions but you should determine what the answers should tell you and what you want to hear to determine a good fit.
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Thank you so much! Great insights there..