Business employment Human Resources Job Recruitment
Alex Lieberman
Alex Lieberman

@businessbarista

12 Tweets Apr 18, 2023
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9 killer resources to crush your first hire:
Q: What don't know I know about hiring that I should know?
A: spend an uncomfortable amount of time on it, audition vs. interview, be great at sales
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Q: When is the right time to hire my first employee?
A: when mission-critical work must be done you can't do because you don't have the time or skill
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Q: How important is a job description & what makes a great JD?
A: extremely important because it sets the right expectation for candidates & holds you accountable to hiring the right person
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Q: How do I interview candidates well?
A: ask high-signal questions that help you sniff BS
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Q: How do I know if I hired the right person?
A: you don't. But you should document your decision, so you can revisit your thinking at a later date.
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Q: What should I put in the offer letter?
A: position, manager, start date, location, benefits, compensation, equity explanation
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Q: How do I successfully onboard my first employee?
A: put as much thought into onboarding as you put into the recruiting process
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Q: How do I manage my first employee effectively?
A: care deeply & challenge directly
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Q: How do I run 1:1's with my first employee?
A: don't turn them into status updates, be consistent & prepared, ask questions, find root causes
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BONUS:
Q: What are the biggest hiring lessons & mistakes by founders?
A: making a rushed hire, learn from candidates questions, batting 50% is great
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