Hireing Employees

ultimatetouch

I know I posted this before. I am about to hire an employee, I actually have to call all the responses back. Any advice in qualifying the employee. Good questions to ask to get them to show there true colors or issues. I am looking for a good attitude who is highly skilled..no baby sitting.

My requirements are:

two yrs experiance minimum

must have own tools

valid drivers license

means of transportation
(these items above should eliminate a lot of dirtbags)

Mike do you still have that form on your website if so whats the link. Thanks.

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Ultimatetouch
Illinois Remodeling Company, Kitchen Remodeling Chicago, Room Additions Illinois

AtlanticWBConst

Have 'they' ever had a substance abuse problem. If so, what kind of treatment did they receive or are they currently receiving? How long have they been receiving treatment? Will that treatment effect their work schedule?
(FWIW- It takes YEARS and YEARS for someone to completely recover from an addiction. We have had several workers relapse. One got arrested, and our Company truck he was driving at the time, got impounded)

Aside from the point above: Is there anything that would affect their normal work schedule. Are they willing to work overtime if needed?

Do they have any kind of learning disabilties? (I don't believe that you can discrimate against this or not, but, regardless, it does affect productivity)

LAST Question: Are you, or have you ever been described by any decent member of our society as a "Flexible Earthen Container"? (AKA - Dirtbag)

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Mike Finley

Here is a link to it.

Bathroom Remodeling Employment

Personally I don't waste any time talking to anybody until they submit my online employment questionnaire, the questions on it and the way somebody answers them will reveal an extraordinary amount of information about themselves and help you eliminate 90% of them.

Mike Finley

Also here is some stuff taken from my notes on what to ask during the face to face interview with final candidates, including how I rate and evaluate them.

Sorry it's kind of garbbled I just grabbed it and cut and pasted it and it came out wacky.






What are some of the things you wish to avoid in a new job? What
are you looking for in a new job?
What do you think of your current supervisor?
How do you think your current supervisor will respond to my
request for a reference?
What are your long-range goals and objectives?
What are your short-range goals and objectives?
How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing? •
What are your strengths, weaknesses, and interests?
How do you think your friends would describe you?
Describe a situation in which you had to work with a difficult person and how did you handle the situation? Is there anything you would have done differently in hindsight?
What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort? Describe a situation in which you did so.
Why did you decide to seek a position with this organization?
How do you determine or evaluate success?
In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our organization?
Describe a contribution you have made to a project on which you worked.
Was there an occasion when you disagreed with a supervisor's decision or company policy? Describe how you handled the situation.
What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why? •
What interests you the most about what we do?
How do you work under pressure?
Describe a situation in which you worked as part of a team. What role did you take on? •
What two or three things would be most important to you in your job?
What criteria are you using to evaluate the organization for which you hope to work?

What motivates you?

Why should I hire you?
What criteria are you using to evaluate the organization for which you hope to work?

What motivates you?

Why should I hire you?
Why did you leave your last job?
Tell me about yourself.

Describe the work environment or culture in which you are most productive and happy.

What actions and support, in your experience, make a team function successfully?
What are three examples of the kinds of behaviors, actions, or attitudes you are most likely to conflict with at work?

If you have reporting staff, how would these staff members describe your relationship with them?

Lead Carpenter Interview Evaluation
Rate candidate from 1 to 5 on the following
1 2 3 4 5
Can this person do the job?
Will this person do the job?
Will this person fit into the company?
Are his current construction skills adequate?
Would be willing to learn
Would be able to learn
Trainable
Reliable
Honest & trustworthy?
Communication skills
Organized, efficient & productive
How well will take instruction & criticism
Ability to judge quality work
Leadership skills
Teambuilder
Time management skills
Able to handle paperwork & documentation
Problem solver
Able to follow rules & safety procedures
How well candidate will mesh with company ideals
How well candidate will mesh with other members of the company
Good eye contact
Self-confidence
Able to communicate
Enthusiasm

dougchips

Be careful with your questions! There are a bunch of questions that can result in a lawsuit if you ask them. JLC or one of the other Hanley mags had an article on this a while back.

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Rae

After giving prospective employee a description of the position. DEFINATELY ASK "Is there anything that would prevent you from phyically being able to perform these duties?"

If this was on our application a year ago it would save me a current head-ache now.

ultimatetouch

Do you guys hire mostly subs or employees?

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Ultimatetouch
Illinois Remodeling Company, Kitchen Remodeling Chicago, Room Additions Illinois

KillerToiletSpider

This is one area where being union is a plus, as you can hire employees through the hall and have a good idea of the experience they have.

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ultimatetouch

Hey you want to bid on two plumbing jobs for second story additions...pm me and I will fax you the blueprints.

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Ultimatetouch
Illinois Remodeling Company, Kitchen Remodeling Chicago, Room Additions Illinois

Mike Finley

Just wanted to show you how nice the online questionaire works. Here is section from a recent applicants online application.

His description of his trade skills. Looks like some potential, huh? Seems like a guy who is a good finisher.

Farther on as he rates his work skills...


Wow, seems like a great find. He's in the top 80-90 percentile of being a team player and functioning on a crew!

Hmmmm, farther along we ask...

Excuse me? Anybody see anything?