Tag: hiring
Why We Don’t Hire Rock Stars
My company doesn’t hire rock stars, and neither should yours. Think about it: Rock stars are notorious for drinking, partying, and staying out all night. They’re not known for being responsible or particularly hard-working. Is that really the kind of employee you want to work with? I’m sick of the job descriptions that state that [...]
Should You Look into a Potential Candidate’s Social Media Before Hiring?
When looking at a candidate for hire, there are more tools available now than ever before for determining if that candidate might be a right fit. With a myriad of social media sites with which candidates engage regularly, from LinkedIn to Facebook to Twitter, there is a lot you can learn about your future hire [...]
Recruiting Executive Talent For Your Startup? 8 Hiring Tips
QUESTION: WHAT’S ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE JUST STARTING TO HIRE C-LEVEL TALENT? Question by: Ashley 1. WHAT’S IN A RESUME? “Intelligence, cultural fit, and an ability to work with the team are the most important factors that you should consider when interviewing C-level talent. Don’t be dazzled by their accomplishments. [...]
Small Business Hiring – The Basics
As your small business grows hiring the right employee could be one of the most important decisions you make. Before you start posting help wanted ads though, there are a few things you should consider. Budget First off, take a look at your budget. It is no secret that small businesses, more specifically start-ups, have [...]
The Value of a Liberal Arts Education in Today’s Job Market
The Great Recession of the last four years has led many students, parents, and pundits to question the value of a college education. How will paying, at times exorbitant, tuition costs possibly benefit our next generation of leaders? It’s a fair question, as prices on nearly all goods and services rise and incomes, at best, [...]
Hiring: Picking the Right Resume
If you are currently hiring for your start-up that means either two things have recently occurred; you recently lost someone or you realized you’re missing someone you need on your team. What follows these two scenarios is probably a job posting through whatever medium has proven to be useful for the company in the past. [...]
The Quick, Dirty and Complete Guide to Consultants for Your Business
Consultants (a.k.a. independent contractors) are a cornerstone of the global economy. Even though consultants seemingly carry “less” regulation vs hiring employees, make no mistake there are legal pitfalls and best practices that you should know about. Hiring Independent Contractors Who Should Really Be Employees Hiring consultants is much cheaper and easier than hiring employees. As [...]
Pros and Cons of Hiring Consultants For Your Startup
As more and more startups are finding, it is getting increasingly difficult to find and retain quality engineers. Some engineers are hopping onto the next project, which they hope might become the next Pinterest or Instagram. Some engineers are more interested in pursuing their own ventures or joining a company at a stage where they [...]
How To Hire the Best Employees For Your Young Startup
Hiring your first staff as a young entrepreneur and business owner is crucial to determining how far you go with growing your company. You have certain challenges as a young business owner looking to hire great talent to work for you. The earlier you know of these challenges and how to overcome them the better [...]
How to Bootstrap Your Startup Using Freelancers
Funding is costly: A lot of startups seek funding from early stage investors too early. Every round of funding (especially the first!) is going to dilute your precious ownership. Accepting $20,000 from angels for 30% of your company may help in getting you off the ground but it may not be the best thing for [...]
