how to build the team that builds your dream
DESCRIPTION
There is nothing more important to the success of your company than hiring A players. This presentation was originally shared with the TechStars EdTech Accelerator. It covers recruiting and hiring best practices, what not to dos, how to craft a company-specific interview process, building a talent pipeline (both attracting talent and going out and getting it yourself), tips for candidate outreach, and an onboarding checklist. This should be an actionable jumpstart to your recruiting & hiring plan.TRANSCRIPT
Build The Team That
Builds Your DreamTechStars x Kaplan EdTech Accelerator
Mon. 7/15
Why This Matters
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Finding great talent is really hard
Great talent is what differentiates
game-changing startups from the rest
Your company’s success depends on your ability
to recruit A-players
Crash Course
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• When to hire
• Writing standout job descriptions
• Assessing the skills and fit of a candidate
• Building a pipeline of excellent candidates
• Cold outreach best practices
• Hiring & closing top candidates
• Onboarding new employees
What Not to Do
Wait and see who applies
Rely on job boards
Pay an arm and a legfor recruiting firms
Make it all about you
The Commandments
Looks aren’t everything
Sell,but not TOO hard
Hiring is everyone’s
job
Make it matchyour culture
Don’t Even Think About It...
...Unless
• You have a clear and compelling
mission
• You’re able to articulate your short-
and long-term goals
Define the Role
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Ask Yourself:1. What does an ideal X look like?
2. What will they be working on?
3. How will we measure his / her output?
A Standout Job Dsx:1. Title
2. Company story
3. Ideal candidate story
4. Role description
5. Skills & experience
6. Cultural fit
Test for Skills & Fit
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Application:
What’s your MV...I?
Phone Screen:
1. Basic skills
2. Cultural fit
3. Selling & setting expectations
Project:
1. Relevant
2. Results-oriented
Final Interview(s):
Performance > Potential
Offer & Close
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Offer:
1. Your excitement
2. Their offer details
3. Decision deadline
Close:
The Five Fs of Selling
Pipeline Building
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Outbound:
1. Identify your targets
2. Prioritize high-fit candidates
3. Use the right tools
4. Follow the news
Inbound:
1. Make the app easy to find
2. Build your brand
3. Post selectively
4. Referral program
Outreach Best Practices
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Messaging Tips:1. Get direct intros
2. Heavily personalize
3. Email on Tues. / Wed.
4. “No” is better than no response
5. Stay friends
Tracking:1. Name
2. Email
3. Phone Number
4. Current circumstances
5. Links
6. Communication history
7. Interest Level
8. Application Status
9. Offer & closing status
10. Start date
Onboarding
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Onboarding Checklist:1. Yes to Desk
2. Welcome packet (incl. paperwork)
3. Computers & software
4. Welcome event
5. Team orientation
6. Goal-setting
7. Hire buddy
8. Weekly 1-on-1
9. 30-Day performance review
Q&A