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Hey team,
I'm a point where I'll need to start hiring the first team members to my company. But truth be told, I haven't got a clue on how to hire properly.
The main questions that are on my mind are:
How do I make sure the culture is a fit?
Where do I find great talent?
Do I pay above market rates to attract A-Players?
Do I have them complete a task to showcase their skills?
I've also been thinking about what the principles and mindsets should be when looking for talent. I believe I need to start hiring before I need the role filled. If I start looking for someone once I already have a need for them, it will be too late. Always hire slow, fire fast. And consistently dedicate 20% of my time to hiring.
What have your learnings been when hiring, and also what mistakes did you make along the way?
I'm a point where I'll need to start hiring the first team members to my company. But truth be told, I haven't got a clue on how to hire properly.
The main questions that are on my mind are:
How do I make sure the culture is a fit?
Where do I find great talent?
Do I pay above market rates to attract A-Players?
Do I have them complete a task to showcase their skills?
I've also been thinking about what the principles and mindsets should be when looking for talent. I believe I need to start hiring before I need the role filled. If I start looking for someone once I already have a need for them, it will be too late. Always hire slow, fire fast. And consistently dedicate 20% of my time to hiring.
What have your learnings been when hiring, and also what mistakes did you make along the way?
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