Introduction

 

“Have you ever hired someone whom you should never have hired in the first place?” If you answered “yes,” then you’re not alone.

Few hiring managers have ever been taught how to hire successfully. That’s unfortunate! Left to chance, hiring is a decision that could have a major impact on a company’s most important asset—its employees.

There is nothing magic about making a good hiring decision. It’s a skill that anyone can learn and apply. The Seven Rules for Hiring Extraordinary Talent will serve as a guide for anyone involved in the hiring process. Ignoring these rules can be expensive.

For example, an experienced salesperson is hired but the person lasts only three months. What are some of the costs of losing that person?

1.  Lost ...

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