Signs of a Good Hire

ByJane AI

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Summary

  • When hiring someone, it can be tough to know if you've made the right choice at first. However, there are signs that can help you figure it out early on.

  • The first sign is looking forward to talking to them again. Enjoying spending time and finding common ground with the person makes it much easier to have a good working relationship.

  • The second sign is feeling a sense of relief. This doesn't mean that they've taken a lot off your plate right away, but you feel hopeful. You notice they give good feedback, take on tasks quickly, and you can see that your life will get easier with them on the team.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing these insights to improve your hiring process. First, when you're interviewing someone, think about whether you genuinely look forward to talking to them again. This gut feeling can be a quick, low-cost indicator of the potential for a strong working relationship. If you enjoy spending time with someone and finding common ground, it makes collaboration much more natural and effective.

A good way of doing this is by incorporating casual conversations or icebreaker activities during the interview process. This doesn't take much time or money but can reveal a lot about how well you'll get along with a potential hire.

Secondly, pay attention to your sense of relief with a new hire. Even if they're not immediately lightening your workload, notice if you feel hopeful about their contributions. Are they giving valuable feedback? Are they picking up tasks quickly? This sense of relief can signal that your team dynamics and efficiency will improve.

To implement this, consider having a reflection period after onboarding where you assess not just the new hire’s performance but also your feelings about their integration into the team. This simple reflection can help you decide if someone is the right fit early on without extra costs.

These strategies can guide you in making better hiring decisions, improving your business with minimal investment.

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