Here are some learnings after working with tech startups to manufacturing companies in hiring key resources, in the last ten years, while running GreenPepper.
Hiring right people can’t be taken for granted. It is as important as key customer acquisition. Invest your time and attention to it. It is worth it. It is not merely HR’s job. It is a leaders’ priority.
Create a compelling connection with the candidate whom you find good to work with. Never lose them because of your lack of follow-up.
Give a vision of the work, not just immediate goals.
Introduce them to rest of team members and seek their feedback too.
Make the interview conversation as long as possible, some silences are good, it would help to extract more information.
Give them a friendly short project to see their approach.
Create an attractive website, social media, Glassdoor reviews, Linkedin, blogs to help your candidate know the work you do.
Be in touch with them till they join. Show your enthusiasm.
Understand one factor which your candidate is strongly attracted to. Build on it.
