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February 5, 2024 38 mins

Episode 44: The Interview Process

In this episode, Sean discusses the importance of choosing the right team members and shares his five-step hiring process. He emphasizes the significance of spending time and effort in selecting the best person for the role.

The five steps include a screening call, personality assessment, career story and thought process interview, references, and setting expectations and motivation. Sean highlights the need to exit candidates early if they are not a fit and to be clear about expectations and motivations from the start.

Takeaways

-Choosing the right team members is crucial for building a successful business.

-The five-step hiring process includes a screening call, personality assessment, career story and thought process interview, references, and setting expectations and motivation.

-Spending time and effort in the hiring process is essential to ensure the best possible person for the role.

-Exiting candidates early if they are not a fit and setting clear expectations and motivations from the start are important for success.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Choosing the Right Team Members

03:20 The Five-Step Hiring Process

05:17 Step 1: Screening Call

11:32 Step 2: Personality Assessment

16:25 Step 3: Career Story and Thought Process Interview

22:08 Step 4: References

27:28 Step 5: Setting Expectations and Motivation

 

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