Hiring an A-Team

June 20, 2011
Hiring an A-Team
Having the right workers in palce can be the difference between a business surviving and thriving. But hiring the right people can be a challenge.

What tactics have successful women used? “The number-one trait I look for is passion,” Jennifer Bonnett, founder of Startup Chicks, tells PINK. “It’s hard to gauge passion in interviews, so I look at facial expression and if their eyes light up talking about a project they worked on.”

Bonnett adds that she likes taking a chance on a passionate person who may not have a ton of experience.

Experts say employers hire the right person for the job only 50 percent of the time, a costly mistake. What red flags should you look for? “People who are hung up on a title,” or candidates who seem overly interested in the exit strategy, says Bonnett.

Want more?

Businessweek lists four types of employees you often find in an efficient team: “the magician” of ideas, “the lover” of customers, “the warrior” of problems, and “the sovereign” who is focused on the goal.

Research shows re-motivating employees, reminding them of their importance to the company, keeping them engaged, and creating a sense of loyalty can help make your current team a dream team.

Personified, a division of CareerBuilder, helps companies understand the talent pool, develop a recruitment team and maximize recruitment ROI to make the right hires.

Bonus PINK Link: Get more tips on how to hire the best employee for the job.

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By Brittani Banks

“Cooperation is the thorough conviction that nobody can
get there unless everybody gets there.” Virginia Burden