Andrew Wilkinson’s partner, Chris has this framework. If you say to a potential employee, partner, etc. “the ball is in your court”, do they follw-up in 24 hours? Do they move the ball forward? My First Million, Ep. 301, minute 49:02 Continue reading How to spot an All-star?
When you’re thinking about hiring someone, no amount of skills can compensate for a lack of cultural fit. Therefore, your first make or break should always be about the cultural fit. Then you should evaluate the skills. -AJ Patel Continue reading Hire for cultural fit prior to skills
Don’t hire losers. They might be able to do the job for which they are hired. But that is not good enough. Especially at a startup where you are able to hire a lot fewer people than you would like. Here are some of the questions you can ask to detect losers: “Tell me about what you studied in college, and what were some of your favorite classes?” A person who spent $120,000 and dedicated four years of their lives to any pursuit better be able to speak eloquently for five minutes on that humongous experience. Or else they are … Continue reading Filter out losers with those questions
Could be about History or Knitting. I’m topic agnostic. That’s not the point. It helps me find passionate people who are curious and linear thinkers. -Alex Lieberman, Twitter Continue reading Favorite interview question: “Teach me about something you’re obsessed with”
Do a dream exercise with them. Go to a conference room and ask the following: “Who are you” “Who are you trying to be by the time you’re done here” This job is like getting into a car. It’s going on a roadtrip. You’re gonna a bunch of other people in the car with you, we’re cool, it’s gonna be a fun hang, the music is good, the vibe is nice. Ok we’re trying to get to some destination, and your job is not to be focused on the car, making the car as great as it can be. Recognize … Continue reading When you bring someone new on the team
The key issue here is if someone gives you guidance, they will watch to see if you follow their advice. They will have a personal stake in seeing you succeed. You’ve just recruited your first unofficial mentor. –Never split the difference, p.136 Continue reading In a job interview, ask: “What does it take to be successful here?”
Find the people with chips on their shoulders. -How to get rich, p.229 Continue reading A desire to shine in the world is worth more than a university degree
Your notes need not refer in any way to what the potential employee or supplier is saying. It can be gibberish. Or it can, more usefully, be your impressions of the person and their responses. Have a series of questions handy to shoot out when they grind to a halt. Then focus like mad on what your instinct and your intuition is telling you. As to speaking little yourself, remember you are being interviewed, too. It is impossible for the other side to tell that you are not as clever as they are if you keep your mouth shut. -How … Continue reading Hiring? Make notes. Speak little.
There is no substitute for talent. -How to get rich, p.105 Continue reading There’s only one talent you require. The talent to identify, hire and nurture others with talent.
Don’t overcomplicate hiring. (1) Hire someone who has done the exact task you need completed (2) Make sure they fit with the team Rinse and repeat. -Andrew Wilkinson Continue reading Stop Hiring Execs for Potential
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