Finding Retail Employees

If you don't want to use (and pay) the newspaper to find employees for your retail store here are a few other ideas:

*Current employee referrals - offer an incentive if you hire a person that stays at least 6 months.

*Craigslist - this usually draws a lot of response so you might ask them to email a resume or list of experience first. If you include a phone number it will ring all day.

*High school bulletin board - Most high schools have business classes and you can let the teachers know you are looking to hire and ask for their recommendations.

*Internet Help-Wanted sites - Many are free and some charge a fee to list you jobs.

*Colleges - Just like the high schools you can let class instructors know you are looking to hire. Also send announcement to the business office and ask them to post.

*Customer referrals - Have a sign in your store or restaurant and hand out applications when someone inquires.

*Local unemployment office - they have people available but be sure to specify the qualifications you want or they will send many unqualified applicants.

Wherever you get applicants from be sure to interview many and check references.

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