Saturday, September 26, 2009

Top 10 Smart Hiring Tips for Startups

Top 10 Smart Hiring Tips for Startups

01) Hire for a specific role and not because you are impressed by that person.

02) Write down the role along with the skills and experience the person needs in order to perform well in the role

03) Create a clear and interesting script about your Company, nature of business, potential and how that role fits in

04) Both interview and aspirant are evaluating each other. You need to come across as a worthy employer

05) If you are sure you can assess abilities, ask a known senior ,or ex-boss to sit through the interview

06) Look for abilities like initiative, cost consciousness and risk taking more than subject matter expertise

07) Do not get defensive about your startup status. All big enterprise started out as one

08) Ask for references and do not limit to two. Take five references, talk to all and get a feel

09) Hiring is the most important decision at startup stage. Do not delegate hiring.

10) Startups can’t pay top dollar but they can offer top experience. Sell your strength.

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