Before you post
- Confirm you're ready to hire (see our Employee Cost Guide and Employee Revenue Target Calculator)
- Decide compensation structure (see our Compensation Structure Overview)
- Write a clear, specific job description (see our Job Description guide)
Sourcing and screening
- Post to relevant job boards and local schools
- Ask current staff for referrals
- Screen applications for required licensing/certification
Interviewing
- Prepare consistent interview questions for every candidate (see our Interview Guide)
- Include a practical skills evaluation where relevant to the role
- Check references
Before the offer
- Verify license is current and valid (for licensed roles)
- Confirm compensation and any benefits internally before presenting the offer
After the offer is accepted
- Prepare onboarding materials in advance (see our Employee Onboarding Guide)
- Register the new hire with relevant tax/employment agencies (see our Georgia Employer Registration Guide if this is your first employee)
Prepare your onboarding materials before the offer is even signed — starting onboarding prep only after someone accepts often leads to a disorganized first week for the new hire.