Hiring & Onboarding Kit: Plain-English Templates from Job Posting to First 90 Days

Hiring is where most small businesses lose money. Bad hires, wasted training, employees who quit in 60 days, and the occasional legal mess from one wrong question in an interview. This kit gives you the tools to hire better and keep people once you do. Built from 20+ years of real-world HR experience the kind that comes from messy small-business environments, not a corporate handbook.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (9 files)

✓ Job Description Template; a clean, plain-English template with two filled-in examples (Field Service Tech + Office Coordinator) so you can see what “good” looks like.

✓ Interview Question Bank + Scorecard ; behavioral, skills-based, and role-specific questions, plus a printable scorecard so you compare candidates fairly.

✓ Phone Screen + Reference Check Scripts; the actual words to say on the call, with stage notes for what to listen for.

✓ Offer + Rejection Letters; a standard offer letter that protects you, a contingent offer template, and three rejection templates (after application, after interview, position closed).

✓ New Hire Onboarding Checklist; Pre-Start, Day 1, Week 1, and a real 30/60/90 day plan. Onboarding done right is how you keep people you spent money to find.

✓ Hiring Cheat Sheet; the print-it-and-post-it reference. What NOT to ask in an interview (the legal landmines), the 5 rules of fair hiring, and the 60-second hiring filter.

✓ Real Examples; strong vs. weak side-by-side: job descriptions, interview notes, and rejection letters. Read both versions and the difference is obvious.

✓ Plus: Welcome guide and Google Docs access links file.

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WHY THIS KIT IS DIFFERENT: Most hiring templates online are either generic corporate forms or AI-generated fluff. This kit is built from real situations — the questions that actually surface bad hires, the language that protects you legally, and the structure that keeps you from making the same mistakes most small businesses make. You'll find specific guidance on what NOT to ask (the questions that have grounded discrimination claims), how to run a phone screen that saves you hours of bad in-person interviews, and a 30/60/90 plan that's actually useful instead of HR fluff.

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WHO THIS IS FOR• Small business owners hiring their first or fifteenth employee.• New managers who've been promoted into hiring duties without training.• Office managers, operations managers, foremen, and shop owners.• Anyone tired of generic HR templates that don't reflect how real hiring works.

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FORMAT & HOW TO USE• Microsoft Word (.docx) files — fully editable, customize for your company.• Google Docs links included; just “Make a copy” and edit online (no Word required).• Instant digital download after purchase.• No physical product will be shipped.

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PAIRS WELL WITH: If you also need to handle write-ups, PIPs, coaching conversations, and terminations — check out my Manager Survival Kit. Hiring & Onboarding gets people IN the door; the Survival Kit handles everything that comes after. Many shop owners buy both.

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FAQ: 

Q: Will this work in Google Docs / on Mac / on my phone? 

A: Yes. The .docx files open in Word, Pages, Google Docs, and most word processors. Google Docs links are included for editing online. 

Q: Are these legally compliant for my state? 

A: These templates are operational tools, not legal advice. Hiring law varies by state and changes frequently. Consult an employment attorney for guidance specific to your jurisdiction especially before sending adverse action notices, finalizing offer letters, or handling background checks. 

Q: Can I edit and customize? 

A: Yes. Edit anything, add your logo, adjust language for your business. Personal and internal business use only — you cannot resell or redistribute the templates. 

Q: How do I receive the files? 

A: Instant download after purchase. You'll get a zip file with all 9 documents plus the Google Docs link guide. 

Q: Do you offer refunds? 

A: As with most digital products, all sales are final once the files are downloaded. If you have any issue with the files, message me and I'll do my best to make it right. 

Q: Will I get updates if you change the kit later? 

A: This is a one-time purchase. If significant updates happen, I'll notify past buyers when possible.

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INSTANT DOWNLOAD:

Files are delivered the moment your payment processes. No waiting. No shipping. Open them in Word or save copies to Google Docs and edit there.

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DISCLAIMER: These templates are provided for informational and operational use only. They do not constitute legal advice. Employment law varies by state, country, and situation. Before terminating an employee, finalizing an offer, conducting a background check, or handling a sensitive matter consult a qualified employment attorney or your HR/legal counsel.

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ALL SALES ARE FINAL — digital downloads cannot be returned, but if you have any issue with your files, message me and I'll make it right.

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Questions before you buy? Email me. I'm a real person and I read every message.