21 Hire slowly—and correctly

 

This chapter covers

  • Using smart resources, can you tap into the talent goldmine?
  • What can you safely ask, and what should you avoid, when conducting interviews?
  • How should you construct an offer that works for both you and the candidate?

One of my top management philosophies is to hire slowly, fire quickly. In this anecdote, we will be talking about hiring. This is a critical function that takes time, and even a startup cannot rush it without paying a very high price. Even though we believe in firing quickly when it’s merited, that does not make a bad hire cost less.

21.1 The job specification

21.2 Sourcing candidates

21.2.1 Using sourcing services

21.2.2 Using recruiters

21.3 The interview process

21.3.1 The interview team

21.3.2 Types of interviews

21.3.3 Rules of engagement

21.3.4 Behavioral interviewing

21.4 Closing the deal

21.4.1 The offer

21.4.2 Options

21.5 The moral of this anecdote