Summary
- When hiring, it's crucial to verify a candidate's past achievements instead of just taking their word for it.
- To find exceptional talent, seek out people who have worked for your competitors, especially if they've worked for two or more.
- Look for candidates who have been promoted multiple times at their previous jobs. This shows that they were valued by their previous employers.
- It's hard to check a candidate's claims with their current boss, especially if they're still working there, so focus on their job history and promotions.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a structured approach to hiring. Start by verifying a candidate’s past achievements. Don’t just take their word for it. Check previous roles and responsibilities through references when possible. This can be done quickly by making calls or asking for documented proof of their claims.
A good way to find exceptional talent is to reach out to individuals who have worked for your competitors. If they’ve worked for two or more competitors, it's even better. This indicates they have experience in your industry. You can find such candidates by seeking referrals from your network or using professional platforms like LinkedIn.
Look for people who have been promoted several times in their previous roles. Promotions are a great signal that they were valued by their employers. This can usually be found in their resume or through a quick discussion with their references.
When it’s hard to check a candidate's current performance with their boss, focus on understanding their work history and promotions. Ask detailed questions about their contributions and results in past jobs. This shows their capability over time and not just in an isolated instance.
Full Transcript
I'm going to reveal the secret to scaling any company when you look for a candidate and you interview him they always say oh yeah that was the reason this company grew look at all this marketing results I got look at all this Revenue I drove do you really know if they did or not you can't call their boss and ask them cuz they're still working there so the secret I use to really finding amazing talent is you go look for people who work for your competitors ideally two or more competitors they needed have stayed there for a while and at each place look to see if they continually got promoted if they got promoted multiple times it means the other company found them valuable
