Home topics workplace hr-and-staff Advice Editor's Choice Hot Tips Advice Successful hiring for small businesses Guest Author May 7, 2015 For small businesses, making the right hire can have a huge impact on its future success. There are many ways an employer can source the right hire, but there are some simple strategies to make this process easier and increase the chances of finding the right fit. The power of a good job description When looking for a new employee to join your team, the first step involves creating the right job description. How are you going to find the right employee if you are unsure what their role will be? Great job descriptions share a few key elements. These include a job title, summary, identifying whether they are required full-time or part-time, and what skills or qualifications are needed to succeed. The shorter and catchier the description, the more interest it will gain. After you have written the job description, it is now time to promote the vacancy. Where you are going to promote is going to depend on your industry. Many of the large scale job boards charge a flat fee, which can affect SMEs if the position is not filled. Finding a job board that allows you to post for free can be vital for smaller businesses. Select the most relevant candidates Sorting through resumes can be a time consuming task. To efficiently sort through resumes make sure you are searching for specific criteria, skills or experience,