Hiring Smarter: Use Data to Build Your A-Team
By: A Staff Writer
Updated on: Jul 09, 2024
Hiring Smarter: Use Data to Build Your A-Team
A bad hire costs more than just money. Data-informed hiring helps you avoid disaster.
We often hire based on gut feeling or desperation. Huge, expensive mistake potential!
- Define success metrics upfront: What will “good” look like in this role? This informs everything else.
- Screen for fit: Analyze resumes, portfolios, etc. for alignment with your success metrics.
- Data beats charm: Don’t fall in love with the smooth-talker, test for actual skills if the role demands them.
- Interview with intent: Design questions that reveal past data-driven decision-making.
- Reference check deep dive: Ask about specific outcomes & results, not just “were they nice?”.
- Track onboarding KPIs: Did your hire hit their targets? This refines your hiring process over time.
What’s your best tip for hiring the right people?
Next time you hire, define 2-3 key success metrics for the role BEFORE posting the job.