Startups are not usually in a position to offer the high salaries, predictable hours, job security, benefit packages and perks that established companies can. You\u2019ll have to work to find people who embrace challenges, and are willing to make big sacrifices for greater success down the road.<\/p>\n
Below, we\u2019ve put together a list of tips for succeeding at startup recruiting:<\/p>\n
Write a hyper-focused job description<\/h2>\n
Your startup probably doesn\u2019t have the resources to pay an executive recruiting agency to find the right people, so you\u2019re going to have to take a grassroots approach. Therefore, the more detailed and articulate your job description, the more likely you\u2019ll be to attract the people you want.<\/p>\n
Look for entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n
Unless an applicant has a compelling reason for wanting to work in a startup, they might lack the creativity, drive, vision and resourcefulness you\u2019re looking for. An easy starting point is to look for people who already have entrepreneurial experience \u2013 and don\u2019t forget to ask about their own startup projects.<\/p>\n
Hire versatile people<\/h2>\n
Rather than hiring someone with a fixed skill set, look for a jack-of-all-trades. You want intellectually curious fast learners who aren\u2019t afraid of leaving their comfort zones. Populate your startup team with flexible, multifaceted people<\/a> who are willing to take on a variety of tasks, and watch your talented staff grow off of itself.<\/p>\n Recent college grads are often willing to take on the extra responsibilities and long hours that a startup business demands for the prospect of a meaningful work experience. They\u2019re also often willing to work for lower salaries, and they\u2019re excited by the prospect of growing with a new company. If you\u2019re not willing to take a chance on someone with little employment history, look for people with around two years of experience who are looking for a new challenge.<\/p>\n Someone who eventually wants their own startup \u2013 or someone who has had a startup that failed<\/a> \u2013 may see your job as a way to learn more about the ins-and-outs of creating a successful venture. These candidates can bring lots of enthusiasm to your startup, because they see it as a learning opportunity. They\u2019re interested in all aspects of the startup process, and they\u2019re willing to do whatever it takes to help the venture succeed. The only downside? Down the road, they\u2019ll probably leave the fold and go out on their own. In the meantime, having them on your team can be incredibly beneficial.<\/p>\n It takes a special kind of employee to jump right into a business venture and learn as they go. You probably won\u2019t be able to provide extensive training, supervision and support, so look for resourceful people who can figure out what needs to be done and then do it, without a lot of hand-holdling.<\/p>\n The right people for your startup<\/a> will come in all shapes and sizes. Look for talent rather than a specific role. You\u2019ll be better off with people who believe in themselves, think outside the box, enjoy being challenged, and aren\u2019t afraid to take risks.<\/p>\n This article was written by Scott Matthew from Business2Community and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network.\u00a0SmartRecruiters is the\u00a0hiring success\u00a0platform<\/a>\u00a0to find and hire great people.<\/p>\nInterview recent college grads<\/h2>\n
Find people who want you have<\/h2>\n
Hire independent workers<\/h2>\n
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