I have been using the following approach lately, and it's been working quite well for me.
I am curious to know as to what you do differently compared to my approach in the process of hiring.
This is exactly what I do when I am looking to make a hire on UpWork (whether it will be for an engineer/artist/marketer):
PROCESS
1) Create a detailed job description outlining what exactly needs to be done;
2) Include deadlines / final deliverables;
3) Add specific questions (at least 3);
4) Mention my good reviews on Upwork;
5) Mention generous salary and long-term project (of course, if it is one).
After the job posting is LIVE:
- I let the job posting sit for a few days and collect applications.
- I use the FREE "20 invites" I get per posting and try to find candidates myself.
- Some freelancers reject the invitation, so I am able to reuse it. I keep inviting people until I run out of invitations.
Screening:
> Round 1 - "First Glance"
I look over applications and immediately weed out applicants who either failed to answer my questions, include relevant work examples, or didn't follow basic instructions.
> Round 2 - "Closer look"
I carefully go over each application and compare it to my job requirements. Just following intuition and common sense at this point.
* Are they really a good fit?
* Do I like their work examples?
* How relevant is their experience?
> Round 3 - "Interviewing"
Over the span of several days, I chat with selected applicants.
I take notes on how long they take to respond.
I take notes on how lengthy/detailed their replies are (detailed = more effort they are willing to put).
Finally, I hire the person who has put the most effort into getting the job, proved himself to be skilled, followed all the instructions, nice to chat with, and within my budget.
How do you hire and screen?
Share your tips, tricks and strategies.
I am curious to know as to what you do differently compared to my approach in the process of hiring.
This is exactly what I do when I am looking to make a hire on UpWork (whether it will be for an engineer/artist/marketer):
PROCESS
1) Create a detailed job description outlining what exactly needs to be done;
2) Include deadlines / final deliverables;
3) Add specific questions (at least 3);
4) Mention my good reviews on Upwork;
5) Mention generous salary and long-term project (of course, if it is one).
- I like to make my job postings as detailed and as long as possible;
- I throw small tasks in the posting between the lines (write "x" in the end of your application) to see who has read the whole thing;
- I make my questions as specific as possible and ask freelancers to include work examples;
- I never share a salary first.
After the job posting is LIVE:
- I let the job posting sit for a few days and collect applications.
- I use the FREE "20 invites" I get per posting and try to find candidates myself.
- Some freelancers reject the invitation, so I am able to reuse it. I keep inviting people until I run out of invitations.
Screening:
> Round 1 - "First Glance"
I look over applications and immediately weed out applicants who either failed to answer my questions, include relevant work examples, or didn't follow basic instructions.
> Round 2 - "Closer look"
I carefully go over each application and compare it to my job requirements. Just following intuition and common sense at this point.
* Are they really a good fit?
* Do I like their work examples?
* How relevant is their experience?
> Round 3 - "Interviewing"
Over the span of several days, I chat with selected applicants.
I take notes on how long they take to respond.
I take notes on how lengthy/detailed their replies are (detailed = more effort they are willing to put).
Finally, I hire the person who has put the most effort into getting the job, proved himself to be skilled, followed all the instructions, nice to chat with, and within my budget.
How do you hire and screen?
Share your tips, tricks and strategies.
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