I've hired hundreds of remote, full-time staff - and have fired almost as many
Here are 6 red flags I look for in the first 30 days:
Here are 6 red flags I look for in the first 30 days:
Consistent tardiness.
Usually, it comes with a bag of excuses.
If it starts this way, it never goes away.
Trust me.
Usually, it comes with a bag of excuses.
If it starts this way, it never goes away.
Trust me.
Internet or Power Issues.
If hiring from the Philipines, this is largely driven by location.
I actually check for this now during applications, but if you don't, be watchful for this in the beginning.
It can be a major problem, that never goes away.
If hiring from the Philipines, this is largely driven by location.
I actually check for this now during applications, but if you don't, be watchful for this in the beginning.
It can be a major problem, that never goes away.
Ghosting.
No call, no show.
This is a fireable offense for me, in the first instance.
I tell this to new hires on their first day.
Emergencies happen - but not sending a message is wrong.
If they don't have the consciousness to send a 2-second message, we are in trouble.
No call, no show.
This is a fireable offense for me, in the first instance.
I tell this to new hires on their first day.
Emergencies happen - but not sending a message is wrong.
If they don't have the consciousness to send a 2-second message, we are in trouble.
Inattention to Detail.
Your team will have a ramp-up period, with mistakes, no doubt.
However, attention to detail is something you have, or don't have.
Typos in email subject lines?
No excuse, ever - including the first day.
Your team will have a ramp-up period, with mistakes, no doubt.
However, attention to detail is something you have, or don't have.
Typos in email subject lines?
No excuse, ever - including the first day.
No "Get-It-Done" ness
Will one small obstacle grind a big project to a screeching halt?
Or do they have the ability & confidence to "work the problem a bit"?
I want people who are problem solvers and resolute.
Will one small obstacle grind a big project to a screeching halt?
Or do they have the ability & confidence to "work the problem a bit"?
I want people who are problem solvers and resolute.
I don't enjoy interacting with them
This should be someone who you enjoy working with!
Do they give you energy, or take it?
Do you dread seeing the message notification from them?
Listen to your gut!
This should be someone who you enjoy working with!
Do they give you energy, or take it?
Do you dread seeing the message notification from them?
Listen to your gut!
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