"Who exactly are we looking for?"

Your organisation requires a new staff member. Before actively looking for them, it's essential to define clearly what you require of that individual. The best way to do this is to put it down on paper and here are some points to consider: Do you have an existing Job Specification to work from?

• Who will the new employee be reporting to? Involve that person in the specification and selection process
• Do you have an overall statement describing the role?
• What key tasks does the position involve?
• What essential skills and experience are required?
• What desirable skills and experience would make a candidate more attractive?
• How would you describe the ideal candidate's personal attributes
• How much are you prepared to pay the right person?
• Apart from base salary what benefits are you offering?
• Will the new person need specific training?
• Job Specifications should be clear and concise

Think carefully about the job title you're going to use, bearing in mind the titles used in the Marketplace to describe people with the skills you are looking for.

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