Red Flags & Green Lights: What to Look Out for During the Hiring Process
In this episode of the Prime Partners podcast, Oksana Vlasenko, Vice President at Recruit4Business, discuss the critical aspects of hiring in the home service industry. They explore the challenges of finding skilled labor, the importance of recognizing red flags in candidates, and the traits that indicate a strong fit for a company. Oksana shares insights on the hiring process, including the significance of assessments, interviews, and onboarding. The conversation emphasizes the need for a structured approach to hiring while balancing speed and thoroughness to ensure the right candidates are selected.
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Key Takeaways
- Hiring the wrong person costs time and reputation.
- The labor market is seeing a shift with more candidates entering trades.
- Job hopping is a significant red flag in resumes.
- Candidates should have a clear career progression.
- Onboarding processes are crucial for employee success.
- Don’t rush the hiring process due to external pressures.
- Identify the top traits you want in your employees.
- Reference checks can reveal hidden issues with candidates.
Time Stamps
- 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
- 04:04 Overview of the Recruiting Landscape
- 06:36 Emerging Trends in Skilled Trades
- 09:04 Identifying Red Flags in Candidates
- 13:54 Assessing Candidates During Interviews
- 15:47 Red Flags in Assessments and References
- 18:42 Addressing Red Flags with Candidates
- 20:33 Common Mistakes in the Hiring Process
- 25:45 Importance of Onboarding Process
- 31:42 Identifying A Players vs. Worker Bees
- 37:31 Balancing Speed and Thoroughness in Hiring
- 41:29 Recruit for Business Overview and Best Practices
About Oksana Vlasenko
An expert in human resources (HR) and employee hiring and retention, Oksana’s extensive trade background fuels her proven success in evaluating, recognizing and placing only the best and brightest job candidates – while using cutting-edge tactics to manage and develop employees. Oksana has over 20 years of experience as a Psychometric Personality Assessment Analyst, having reviewed and analyzed over 25,000 personalities. She is one of the co-founders of Recruit4Business, which provides HR and recruiting resources in the trades industries.
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In 2024, he became the host of the Prime Partners Podcast, which delivers insight into services, resources, and business practices that can help your company succeed faster.
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