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The Hiring Process

Mike Bates and Sue Watkins

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Where do you need the most help?

  • Writing/Revising Job Descriptions
  • Publishing Openings
  • Conducting Interviews
  • Reference Checks
  • Background Checks
  • Employment Paperwork
  • Integration/Introduction Into Staff
  • Something Else?

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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AS WELL AS PAID STAFF

CONTRACT?

BACKGROUND CHECK?

REVIEWS?

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Hiring Church Folks vs. Non-Church Folks

Church Folks Pros:

Know Church Culture

Understand Church Language

Relationships Established

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Hiring Church Folks vs. Non-Church Folks

Church Folks Pros: Non-Church Folks Pros:

Know Church Culture Clarity in Role as Employee Only

Understand Church Language Broader Pool of Applicants

Relationships Established Specialized Skills

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Hiring Church Folks vs. Non-Church Folks

Church Folks Pros: Non-Church Folks Pros:

Know Church Culture Clarity in Role as Employee Only

Understand Church Language Broader Pool of Applicants

Relationships Established Specialized Skills

Church Folks Cons:

Separating Work from Membership

Knowing “How Sausage is Made”

Termination More Complicated

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Hiring Church Folks vs. Non-Church Folks

Church Folks Pros: Non-Church Folks Pros:

Know Church Culture Clarity in Role as Employee Only

Understand Church Language Broader Pool of Applicants

Relationships Established Specialized Skills

Church Folks Cons: Non-Church Folks Cons:

Separating Work from Membership Steeper Learning Curve

Knowing “How Sausage is Made” No Prior Relationship

Termination More Complicated Possibly Less Commitment

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In Advance

Commit to Spend Time in Preparation

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In Advance

Commit to Spend Time in Preparation

Craft and Develop the Position Description

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In Advance

Commit to Spend Time in Preparation

Craft and Develop the Position Description

Create a Wide Funnel

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In Advance

Commit to Spend Time in Preparation

Craft and Develop the Position Description

Create a Wide Funnel

Next Steps Considerations

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Interviews

Who is the primary contact with candidates?

One interviewer or team?

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Interviews

Who is the primary contact with candidates?

One interviewer or team?

Interview questions

Metrics for evaluation

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Interviews

Who is the primary contact with candidates?

One interviewer or team?

Interview questions

Metrics for evaluation

Reference checks

(Job offer and Acceptance

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Interviews

Who is the primary contact with candidates?

One interviewer or team?

Interview questions

Metrics for evaluation

Reference checks

(Job offer and Acceptance

Background check

Employment Paperwork

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Integration and Introduction

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Integration and Introduction

A Common Mindset After a Job Offer is Accepted

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Integration and Introduction

A Common Mindset After a Job Offer is Accepted

Training and Connecting