Product & Startup Builder

The best companies don't interview candidates

Added on by Chris Saad.

The best companies don't interview candidates.

They PITCH them.

As founders, transform your hiring process: Laser target brilliant candidates and turn interviews into pitches. Make the candidate experience as innovative as your startup.

πŸŽ™οΈ Pitch, Don't Interrogate: Engage candidates with the same passion you bring to investor meetings. It's a two-way street where you both evaluate alignment with vision and goals.

⏱️ Swift Yet Thorough: Condense the process. Host a full-day immersive experience that ends with a decision. Your agility in hiring is as crucial as in product development.

❀️ Ignite Passion: Inject enthusiasm into your offer. You're not just filling a position; you're inviting someone to join a mission. Make them feel it.

πŸ“ˆ Compelling Offers: Ensure your offer reflects the true value of joining your venture. It's not just about salary; it's the promise of growth, impact, and the potential for both personal and professional revolution. Also, don't make the mistake of lowballing people to save some pennies. It costs a LOT to find, pitch and convince a rockstar to join your team. It also costs a lot to delay placing the right person in the role. Factor this into your calculation.

πŸ” Informed Interviews: Provide your team with full dossiers on candidates. Every interaction should be personalized, insightful, and indicative of your company's culture. Each interview and interviewer should be prepared to drill into specific aspects of the candidate's capabilities - particularly as it relates to the various functions they'll be interacting with and responsibilities they'll have.

This isn't just recruitment; it's the start of a partnership. Make every second count.

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