Interviewing: Finding Your People (draft)
TL;DR: The team is your foundation, and getting hiring right makes all the difference. Drawing from hundreds of interviews (including some epic fails!), here are the key lessons learned about identifying the right role, understanding true motivations, and finding people who will thrive in your unique environment.
What's in it for you (WIIFY):
You want to build a stronger team but aren't sure where to start.
You're tired of hiring based on skills alone and watching it backfire.
You need practical ways to identify who will actually succeed in your organization.
You want to avoid common hiring mistakes that cost time and morale.
You're looking for hiring approaches that feel authentic, not overly formal.
Read more about our perspective HERE
Want to Try This?
I've learned (sometimes the hard way!) that having the right tools at the right time makes all the difference.
Here are a few of my favorite resources on Finding Your People:
The Management Center’s Figuring out the Role Worksheet + Sample
This Job Competencies List forces you to get crystal clear on what really matters (pro tip: limit yourself to two priorities per category. It's painful but worth it!).
The Why Interview Guide includes my go-to questions for understanding someone's real motivation.
Sometimes you need an outside perspective to review your current approach, build a realistic plan, or support execution. Let's talk about what might work for your situation. Remember: The goal isn't to do everything - it's to do the right things consistently well.
Here are some connections we’d love to make for you:
We’ve worked with a few different recruiters and our fave, by far, is Fitzroy and Associates
We’ve also heard really good things about Offor.