How I Interview People…
Summary
When I interview someone, I want them to run if they're not the right fit. It helps ensure only the best candidates stay interested.
I once talked to a potential CFO for a company worth half a billion, and I was honest about the challenges. She decided it wasn't for her, which saved time for both of us.
For hiring, I tend to exaggerate the difficult parts of the job. This helps to repel those who might not be truly committed or passionate about the work.
Being upfront and straightforward in interviews can attract people who thrive in challenging environments and are genuinely excited about the opportunity.
My approach in hiring focuses on honesty and setting real expectations to find individuals who are aligned with the company’s mission and culture.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a hiring strategy that focuses on honesty and setting clear expectations from the get-go. When you interview potential hires, be upfront about the challenges and realities of the job. This way, only those who are truly committed and excited about your work will be interested. It saves you time and ensures that you find candidates who are genuinely aligned with your company's mission and culture.
A good way of doing this is to talk candidly about some of the toughest aspects of the job early in the interview process. By exaggerating the difficult parts a little, you can test the candidate’s enthusiasm and resilience. If they are still eager despite the challenges, they might be the right fit.
Another way to apply this approach is to encourage open conversation. Let candidates express if the role does not suit them. This openness can prevent mismatches and help maintain high morale and commitment among your team.
Lastly, reflecting this straightforward approach in your company culture will attract like-minded individuals who thrive in challenging environments. By being transparent about what your company stands for and what it seeks in its employees, you can build a team that’s not just skilled, but also genuinely passionate about pushing the company forward.
Full Transcript
I want people when they get on interview with me that if they're not right that they're like trying to run the other way I actually had a lady the other day so I'm trying to hire a CFO for a company I just want to expedite this like this girl seems really good so I want to talk to her so I got on I was like listen I mean this company is like worth you know half a billion but like it's a show yeah I don't think that's for me when I hired my CFO for gym launch she was like I love me some up oh okay cool I'm also in every situation I'm actually trying to make it sound more exaggerated than it actually is so that I can absolutely repel the people who are not about this sh
