Hiring the right people Step 3: Test Task

In this episode of SYS Hiring the Right People, Steve talks about the test task you can set your applicants so that you can objectively measure their skill set. Creating and setting a task in this way means you can save both time, money and investment on someone, who ultimately, is unable to do the job you want to hire them for.     KEY TAKEAWAYS   When thinking of the task to set make sure it’s short and simple. Half an hour is the perfect length of time, it’s not supposed to be a barrier or a way to get ‘free work’ done. Remember you are checking they are able to do the type of work you would hire them for, in a timely manner with a high level of detail, accuracy and that they can deliver it in the specific way you asked them. It will take a bit of time to create the test in the first instance but you can then use the same test time and time again with future applicants.     BEST MOMENTS   “It will save you masses of time in the long-run”   “We literally tell them exactly what we want them to do…we give them everything they could possibly need to get this done 100% correctly”     VALUABLE RESOURCES   SYS Recruitment Series Resources: Bit.ly/sys-10   Facebook Group: Systems and Outsourcing Systems and Outsourcing Website YouTube Dr. Steve Day   ABOUT THE HOST Steve used to be a slave to his business but when he moved to Sweden in 2015, he was forced to change the way he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely and after totally nailing this concept he decided to spend his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve’s been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in Computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing Methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants.   Most business owners are overwhelmed because they don't know how to create systems or get the right help.   Our systems and outsourcing Courses and coaching programme will help you automate your business and work effectively with affordable virtual assistants. That way, you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start making more money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr Steve Day from the systems and outsourcing University reveals evey app, hack and trick he’s used to outsource the entire day to day running of his businesses. You’ll discover how to transform your work from a time-sapping, energy draining grind into something you enjoy doing each day. You’ll learn about letting go, trusting other people to do your work, about virtual assistants, outsourcing, managing a remote team, using apps and technology, creating systems, and stopping your business being reliant on superstar employees that are hard to find and even harder to keep hold of. You shouldn’t have to do all the work yourself, even if you’re on a tight budget. The sooner you outsource your work, the sooner you can focus on leading your company and doing the stuff that only you can do to make your business a success. Steve openly shares his wins, losses and lessons from creating affordable, practical systems that anyone can use. If you’re a business owner who wants to have more time to focus on doing the important stuff, then you’re gonna love this podcast. No nonsense practical advice, inspiring interviews and unbiased reviews of all the things you need to create any awesome business that you can be proud of. Steve has deconstructed the dark-art of creating sophisticated business systems into a simple step-by-step method that anyone can follow. Hit subscribe and get ready to transform the way you work.