Master the Hiring Process: From References to Offer Letters

Welcome Back😊

Over the last couple of newsletters, we have talked about looking ahead at staffing our early childhood programs for fall and defining a hiring process. This week you have been interviewing potential early childhood educators to fill open positions in your program. There are a few more steps that you may want to consider before you offer the potential candidate the position.

Let’s dive into the last steps of the hiring process!

Should you check references or not?

I know that sometimes this feels like a waste of time, but reference checks can provide valuable information.

• You can learn more about the candidate: work ethic, skills, job performance

• Helps you to verify employment history and key responsibility

After the final interview, ask the candidate to provide you with 3-5 professional references.

Wondering what questions to ask when checking references ---- [click here]

Items to review🤔 as you are making this important decision:

🔍Resume

🗒️Interview notes

📝Notes from working interview

☎️Notes from references

Do I need an offer letter?

Yes, I do write an offer letter. This gives you a way to clearly and professionally to set expectations.

The hiring process can be exhausting, but I would advise you not to just settle, and trust the process you have put into place.

Till Next Time,

Jen

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