21 Hire slowly—and correctly
This chapter covers
- Using smart resources, can you tap into the talent goldmine?
- What can you safely ask, and what should you avoid, when conducting interviews?
- How should you construct an offer that works for both you and the candidate?
One of my top management philosophies is to hire slowly, fire quickly. In this anecdote, we will be talking about hiring. This is a critical function that takes time, and even a startup cannot rush it without paying a very high price. Even though we believe in firing quickly when it’s merited, that does not make a bad hire cost less.
Resource If you want to dig into this topic more deeply, a good resource is the book Hire the Best: Find, Interview, and Select Top Talent ...
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