Thursday, September 25, 2008

The First Interview

I interviewed our first potential employee today. She came in to the place and I don't know what she was thinking but I could only image her looking around and thinking, 'I hope to heck that this isn't how it's going to look when you open for business, because it's a, well, it needs some work. So compelled as I am, I first walked her through the improvements that would be made and painted that picture of what the space will look like when we open the doors. She got the picture. I realized even before she came in that at this stage of the business I had to be the interviewee as much as I was the interviewer. We talked for almost two hours. I believe getting the right people is the most important thing we can do in our business. I plan to spend a lot of time talking to potential employees and making sure they are the right fit for us and that we are the right fit for them. To often this aspect is overlooked by not just the employer, but by the employee, it has to right for both of us.
Anyway, I was very impressed with her enthusiasm for her work, her passion and connection with food. She displayed so many qualities I'm looking for in our staff. I offered her the job and she is pondering it. I'll let you know when she accepts.
I was talking to Sherry about her tonight and told Sherry that I feel pretty confident she'll accept the position. Sherry wanted to know how we were going to be numbered, who is employee number one, etc. She suggested that I be employee #1, Sherry #2, April #3 and the new hire #4, and then on and on after that. By the way, I haven't mentioned her name because she hasn't accepted, but I'm sure you'll hear it tomorrow.

Anyway, I was very impressed with her enthusiasm for her work, her passion and connection with food. She displayed so many qualities I'm looking for in our staff. I offered her the job and she is pondering it. I'll let you know when she accepts.
I was talking to Sherry about her tonight and told Sherry that I feel pretty confident she'll accept the position. Sherry wanted to know how we were going to be numbered, who is employee number one, etc. She suggested that I be employee #1, Sherry #2, April #3 and the new hire #4, and then on and on after that. By the way, I haven't mentioned her name because she hasn't accepted, but I'm sure you'll hear it tomorrow.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

hello all. this is the girl in question that was being interviewed. i foumd todd to be a very great individual with many really great and fantastic ideas. i cant wait to begin working for him! and yes incidently i did accept the position. ~tiffany