Setting up your own business requires
a lot of hard work. There are so many factors you need to consider such as
location, niche, legalities and marketing. If you also need to hire staff, this
adds a whole new level of complexity to your start-up.
You might be tempted to simply hire
the first people you come across to get the business up and running. However,
the employees you choose will make a huge difference to how successful your
start-up becomes.
Here, you’ll discover some of the top
things to look out for when hiring for your start-up.
Consider Talent over Experience
It’s common for businesses to focus
on hiring staff who have the most
experience. It may seem logical, but it’s
important to remember that the time worked within an industry doesn’t
necessarily mean they’re right for your business. They could have worked on
entirely different tasks to what you’re wanting them to do.
So, it’s important to focus on talent
rather than experience. Look at specific work tasks they’ve completed that are
similar to what you’re hiring for. You’ll also want to pay attention to their attitude and
skillset as this can amount to so much more
than experience.
Could You Benefit From an Interim Manager?
When you’re just starting out, you
may not know much about the hiring process. Being responsible for hiring
employees isn’t easy. Given how important it is to the business that you hire
the right staff, it could be worth taking on an interim manager.
With interim management, they’ll be
able to take over the hiring process for you. They’ll know what type of staff
you’ll need to build up the business. As they’re only temporary, you won’t have
to commit to taking on a full-time manager right now either.
Don’t Stress Too Much Over Qualifications
Similar to not focusing too much on
experience, it’s also important not to get too caught up in qualifications.
Obviously if you’re working within an industry such as engineering or tech,
you’ll want some level of qualifications. However, do you really need somebody
with a Degree which might not even be relevant to the industry?
These are just some of the things to
consider when hiring for your start-up. It can be a long, stressful
process. However, the more you know what to
look for, the higher the chance you’ll hire the best people for the job.
