That is pretty harsh. I generally meet them in a casual setting, coffee shop, deli, etc. Sit down with them, talk with them about their work history, tell them that I drug test and do background checks before hiring as well as call all references. I think that the interview is key and you can tell alot about a person. If I do decide to hire someone, it is a trial period of a week or two, allows us both to see if it will work.
I like that Approach also, I do have them Fax email and send resume to office calling me back and designated times. If all that happens I will meet them.
"What Do you expect from Me as employer"
"what are you going to do when you grow up" Seriously
Truly if someone has followed all the directions to this point they have a good chance of getting the job.
Ok heres my full process
Ad in whatever
They call for the application
First mistake you make is when you make the ad
Ad
Look for pressure washing technician no experience preferred good driving record paying 10 to 15 dollars per hour start. call 5555555555
When they call they are asked to FAX not Email a copy of drivers licensed.
This eliminates many of them......
They are asked to call back the next day to see if the DMV report is ok. If the DMV report good on that phone call they can send resume by FAX of Email. Again then asked again to call back at and exact time to get appointment for interview.
Some are smart enough to know they are jumping through hoops. We tell them the jobs is labor intense and requires someone in very good physical shape. We do not candy coat the job, we tell them we are looking for employees that do not need baby sitters.
If they respond to all request day three is here and they are calling to get some time in front of me or Tim to hire. If anyone needs to start immediately we do not even give them a shot. My entire process is 10 days, I have and average employee track record on average of 8 years with company.
My shortest are office people , seems working close to me is a problem. LOL