Here I am 17 years in and still working on my hiring strategy, process etc.
I am often reminded that you need "the one thing/idea/process/strategy" to be successful at something.
What is your one thing with regards to hiring that really worked for you?
First thing: You have to slooooow it down. I make everyone that has a halfway decent resume take a survey self assessment. For technicians, it's a google form that has pictures of the different trades and we ask them to rate themselves on a scale of 1-5. If someone is objective on their skills (or appears to be), they move on to the next test. Next, we have them do an in person test where we ask them about different materials they should be familiar with based off their skills assessment. Don't fudge on these even if you're in a pinch. Bringing someone on too early can be worse than pushing work off or losing a job.
I'm learning this the hard way in this moment, but upper level managers need the same type of test. Too many people are good interviewers. You have to make them work for it a little bit and have non negotiables.
Also, I feel like you need little mini tests and you need to be firm with yourself if someone doesn't pass them.
Late to the interview by a minute? Couldn't find the building? - sorry should have been early.
Just my thoughts - I've hired a lot of bad people haha
HUGEHandyman love the suggestion on the test. Definitely we could develop something. I agree on the interview you see their very best. I question myself too if we take it down a notch will I be ok with this person? Yes, definitely about being late. We give everyone 48 hours to answer our qualifying questions. If they don't then they are automatically declined. We are looking for responsive people. This hiring thing is a science LOL.
