Hiring the right people can be a challenge for many types of businesses, and private clubs are no exception. Here are four tips for filling available positions at your club with the best people possible:
- Avoid unclear job descriptions. Just as a résumé provides the first impression of a candidate, job descriptions typically give a candidate that first glimpse into how your organization conducts its affairs. If the description doesn’t square up with what your company is all about, qualified candidates may form snap judgments that will not accurately reflect your organization. The fact is if your job descriptions are vague, you may not get the applicants you’re wishing for. The solution is simple: Make crystal clear the exact qualifications and skill sets you are seeking for a particular job position.
- Exert care when using social media to vet a candidate. Social media can provide a lot of information about a job applicant. But you’ll want to exercise caution when tapping information from a social-media site for the purpose of vetting a potential hire. For example, reviewing a candidate’s Facebook posts and profile might shed some light on an individual’s suitability as an employee. Yet workplace discrimination laws may apply, if you decide to use that information to make your decision. Hiring a manager? LinkedIn is a good social media portal for getting a feel for a person’s background and suitability for a particular position, as the focus of the site is on the professional aspect instead of the personal.
- Don’t skimp on background checks. Does one applicant outshine the rest? CMAA has created an alliance with IntelliCorp to provide background screening products and solutions at deeply discounted rates to help you mitigate risk and keep your organization safe. As a CMAA member, you benefit from IntelliCorp’s industry leading data, which provides you with detailed information on your applicants.
- Know what to pay. Premier Club Services (PCS) is a subscription program that bundles together our most popular club solutions to help you meet the challenges of club management from the convenience of your desktop. Several PCS resources can help in the hiring process, including the CMAA Compensation and Benefits Report. The report can help you determine the level of compensation and benefits that’s right for your club.