Hiring the best employees -- The legal requirements of hiring -- Job descriptions and compensation -- Recruiting the best -- Family & friends : dealing with nepotism -- Evaluating applications and resumes -- Screening applicants by telephone -- Take charge interviewing -- Obtaining reliable references -- Employment testing : do's and don'ts -- Landing performers : making the right offer -- Appendix A : sample interview questions -- Appendix B : Federal recordkeeping requirements -- Appendix C : sample compensation plan -- Appendix D : recruiting strategies.