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As the founder of two tech startup companies, I understand that hiring is a challenge that all businesses face. From the current economic climate, to the ongoing global pandemic, to election uncertainty — a handful of uncontrollable factors impact the technology industry today. However, it’s important to remember that the only thing you have complete control over in your business is who you put on your payroll.

When looking to hire employees for your tech company, you’ll need a reliable hiring process in place in addition to having access to tips and tricks for hiring. Below are several best practices hiring managers can follow to hire top talent effectively.

Create a memorable candidate experience.

For each step of the recruitment process, you must be thinking of the candidate and putting them first. If you find yourself wondering what the first step is, I’m here to tell you the candidate experience kicks off when an applicant sees your job posting and role description. From this moment on, you must keep each applicant engaged for the remaining steps of the hiring process. Recruiting is a two-way process. If you aren’t frequently interacting with job seekers, they’ll be turned off and disappear. If you’re genuinely interested in building your best team, respond to applicants quickly, and continuously communicate with them throughout the entire life cycle of the recruitment process.

Choose a trusted background-screening provider.

Seek out a comprehensive “one-stop-shop” provider rather than piece together screening services from multiple providers. From identity search and criminal history to employment verification, one single provider should be able to offer everything you need now and as you grow. Additionally, your provider should be fully compliant. Under no circumstances should you conduct background check programs without a well-reviewed compliance policy. Compliance is a crucial part of the screening process and is required by law.

CEOs: Connect with and interview candidates yourself.

Hiring managers or not, you should still take time to connect with and interview each candidate so that you can speak to them personally. I’ve always felt the desire to see for myself what kind of energy a potential hire brings to the table and have taken the time to interview everyone I have hired for my companies. After all, as a CEO, you want to have the opportunity to make sure all applicants are right for your organization to ensure they’re capable of carrying out your vision and strategy.

Make an informed hiring decision.

Hiring practices should be looked at as the process of risk assessment. Take the time to follow each step of the hiring process carefully. You’ll obtain complete peace of mind knowing a proven holistic evaluation was used to make a well-informed hiring decision. If all pieces of the recruitment process are not considered before an offer is made, you’re risking bringing on a bad hire that can impact your business. The price of a bad hire has far-reaching consequences for any business. They also have a significant financial impact and can potentially jeopardize the future of your business if client relationships are strained.

If you follow the above steps to streamline your hiring and ensure your candidates are thoroughly vetted, you’ll be set up for long-term success.