The Hiring Process
Mike Bates and Sue Watkins
Where do you need the most help?
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AS WELL AS PAID STAFF
CONTRACT?
BACKGROUND CHECK?
REVIEWS?
Hiring Church Folks vs. Non-Church Folks
Church Folks Pros:
Know Church Culture
Understand Church Language
Relationships Established
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
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
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
In Advance
Commit to Spend Time in Preparation
In Advance
Commit to Spend Time in Preparation
Craft and Develop the Position Description
In Advance
Commit to Spend Time in Preparation
Craft and Develop the Position Description
Create a Wide Funnel
In Advance
Commit to Spend Time in Preparation
Craft and Develop the Position Description
Create a Wide Funnel
Next Steps Considerations
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
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
Integration and Introduction
Integration and Introduction
A Common Mindset After a Job Offer is Accepted
Integration and Introduction
A Common Mindset After a Job Offer is Accepted
Training and Connecting