Oh Sh*t! I need to hire!

I recently had a conversation with some really smart individuals in my network and they gave me some insight on a common thought/panic scenario for early-stage founders and small business owners, "Oh Sh*T! I need to hire!"

Most people know that you need a solid job description to start the hiring process but do you realize that there is so much more that goes into recruiting? 

You need:
- Appropriate business need for the role
- In-depth analysis of skills and attributes needed
- Accurate job title
- Engaging job description
- Competitive compensation range
- Distribution plan for getting the word out (includes job boards and other ways to get the word out that you are hiring)
- Plan for candidate communications
- Resume screening metrics
- Throughout interview process
- Effective screening questions
- Diverse candidate sourcing strategy
- Process for feedback
- Alignment processes for your hiring team
- Substantive reference checks
- Decision-making guidance
- Offer negotiation parameters and boundaries
- Onboarding and training plan
- Performance evaluation

Exhausted after reading this list? 100% understandable! There is a lot more that goes into the hiring process than writing a job description and posting it on your website (that is, if you want to be successful!). 

JAJ Consults can help! And it's probably not as expensive and out of reach as you might think. I am approaching the recruiting process with a fresh approach, bringing hourly, retainer, and project-based engagement to help your company through the recruiting process, whether you are a brand new founder or a seasoned, successful business owner. I love to get creative with how I can get high-quality recruiting support into your hands and be there to support your growing company.

I can help you set up this process, give you the tools to replicate it for your future hires, and train your team to be self-sufficient. I can also be your partner and an extra set of hands at any part or throughout the hiring process.

I'd love to have a chat about where you stand with your hiring needs and give you honest feedback about the level of support you might need and how I might be able to support you with achieving your goals.

Reach out today to have a chat about how this relatively low-cost engagement can elevate your recruiting efforts. I promise that you won't regret reaching out! (Remember how I said that I like to get creative and want to get high-quality recruiting support into your hands?)

Can you imagine how much better your team will be with a senior recruiter as part of your team? 

PS- I'm developing a training session around this topic for startup support organizations so let me know if this is something that could add to an upcoming meeting or event. I'm looking at you incubators, ecosystem groups, and venture capital firms! ​