<p> CHECKLIST</p><p>HIRING EMPLOYEES</p><p>θ Write a job description.</p><p>θ Post the job internally.</p><p>θ Contact a recruiting agency.</p><p>θ Place help wanted ads.</p><p>θ Accept resumes.</p><p>θ Accept completed job applications.</p><p>θ Screen applicants.</p><p>θ Conduct pre-interview questionnaire.</p><p>θ Prepare interview questions.</p><p>θ Conduct interviews.</p><p>θ Complete applicant appraisal form.</p><p>θ Call references (employers, schools, etc.).</p><p>θ Perform background checks (DMV, credit, criminal background, etc.).</p><p>θ Find out about any trade secret or confidentiality agreements with former employers.</p><p>θ Write the offer or rejection letter.</p><p>θ Give necessary pre-hire drug, skill, physical and psychological tests.</p><p>θ Memorialize the terms of employment and have the employee sign it.</p><p>θ Have employee review and sign employee handbook, trade secret agreement and any other contracts.</p><p>θ Introduce employee to training and orientation program.</p>