Making the Right Staffing Decisions as a New Franchise Owner | VetCor

For many new franchise owners, hiring personnel to operate their franchise is often their first experience being on the interviewer’s side of the table. This combined with how important hiring decisions are for the success of your business can lead to a process that is more worry-ridden and less enjoyable for franchisees.

If you are worried about the hiring process as a franchise owner, we are here to help! We have compiled some top tips for making sure you are setting yourself up for success as you make your hiring decisions.

Tips for Staffing Your Franchise for Success

Create a detailed job description. If the people interviewing for the position do not understand what the job is, they can end up wasting both their time and yours. Start with a robust, detailed description that clearly outlines the expectations of the job to help discourage anyone but an engaged, qualified candidate from applying.

Consider your questions closely. Asking the right questions in the interview are how you will learn all there is to know about your potential new employee. It is smart to make sure that you are asking every applicant the same set of questions to guarantee that everyone is being screened in the same manner, and that you have carefully designed the questions to get to know what is important about the person you are interviewing for the role.

Interview in concrete steps. Generally, it is wise to start with a phone interview before you invite someone in for an in-person screening. A phone interview takes up much less time for you, and allows you to get an idea about the candidate in a less formal and less committal situation to begin with.

Take thorough notes throughout the process. Depending on how many people you interview, it can be difficult to keep all the details straight in your mind. Taking thorough notes during the interview can help refresh your memory as you review your candidates and ensure you do not forget anything important during the hectic process.

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