August 17, 2023
Overqualifying vs. Efficiency: How to Avoid Mishires
As raising funding is consistently challenging, and VCs have been warning startups since 2022, many founders’ first instinct is to start cutting costs. And that’s understandable. In these times, you cannot afford to make mishires. Or even mediocre hires. But how do you make sure it’s the right hire for your company? You probably have a hiring plan … Read more
June 28, 2023
What Can You Do to Spice up Dull Interviews?
I’m pretty sure that you were stuck in the following situation at least once in your work life: you invite a candidate whose skills and personality look great on paper for an interview. But soon after you sit across from each other, you realize that the conversation is draining your energy! I found out that … Read more
May 30, 2023
Breaking Bias in Hiring: a Roadmap to Creating Interview Scorecards
Bias in recruitment is a touchy subject. In a team, recruiters are the ones who are the most familiar with how slippery the slope is towards acquiring biased opinions. They occur more often than not, particularly in interviews where less experienced interviewers have to assess a candidate. In a way, it makes sense how biases … Read more
