Practical advice and insights for founders, hiring managers, and teams building better hiring processes.
You've standardised the process. You've built a toolkit. You've trained managers on inclusive interviewing and structured hiring. But the same frustrations keep surfacing. Underneath it all is one recurring issue: Managers are not clear on what they're hiring for.
Read more →AI is changing how we hire. But not all AI is created equal. If you're using general-purpose tools like ChatGPT to support your hiring process, you're working with a screwdriver when what you really need is a scalpel.
Read more →If you've ever struggled to define a role before hiring, especially one you've never hired for before, you're not alone. Hiring managers across industries tell me the same thing: 'I know what I'm looking for… I just can't put it into words.'
Read more →You've seen it too many times. The hiring manager says, 'I'll know it when I see it.' They can't define the role. They send over a list of tasks or copy an old job description. And then they expect magic.
Read more →When a role opens up on your team, you need it filled fast. But not at the cost of hiring the wrong person. The challenge? You know what you want. But putting that into words, especially for someone who doesn't sit on your team, is harder than it should be.
Read more →Every hire shapes the company. And in the early stages, one wrong hire can set you back months. But here's the truth most people won't say out loud: Even great founders struggle to define the roles they're hiring for.
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