Episode 197

197. 3 Reasons You're Hiring the Wrong People

These hiring mistakes are common among many managers, but the good news is that you can easily fix them! We’ll explore the importance of crafting clear job descriptions that attract the right talent. We also touch on making sure you’re not just listing skills but clearly communicating the role's impact on your organization. Identifying the necessary skills and expertise for each position is crucial, and I’ll share tips on how to pinpoint what truly matters.

We’ll also map out an efficient hiring process that saves you time and frustration, and I’ll touch on the “go slow to go fast” approach, which may sound counterintuitive, is a game changer in finding the right fit for your team. Plus, I’ll provide you with valuable resources to sharpen your interview skills, ensuring you ask the right questions to discover the best candidates. If you’re ready to elevate your hiring game and build a winning team, you won’t want to miss this episode!


What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:35] Common Hiring Mistakes and How to Fix Them

[1:35] The Importance of Clear Job Descriptions

[4:40] Identifying Necessary Skills and Expertise

[7:15] Mapping Out the Hiring Process

[9:25] The Go Slow to Go Fast Approach

[11:25] Resources to Improve Your Interview Skills


Listen to Similar Episodes:

Crucial Traits for Small Business Hiring Success

Avoid These Common Mistakes When Creating Job Titles

How To Determine WHAT You Need To Hire


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* Find more information on my website peopleprinciples.co

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Jackie Koch

Hey, I’m Jackie Koch. I have over 15 years of experience prospecting talent and building teams for Fortune 500 companies, startups and small businesses in all types of industries.  Technically, I have an MBA from Concordia University, although I’d argue I learned more about growing and scaling a modern business over the last 5 years in the LA tech start up scene. There I built out recruiting and People Operations teams for high growth tech start ups. I love entrepreneurs and being one at heart, I started my own business during the pandemic. I’m the founder and CEO of People Principles where I help founders scale through fractional recruiting and people operations services.