Hiring Consulting — Gayle Laakmann McDowell (original) (raw)

My Philosophy

Hire Smart

Smart employees produce high quality work, make good decisions, learn new skills quickly, and adapt well to company growth and needs.

Hire People Who Care

Your best employees will care—about getting things done, about creating a great product, about doing the right thing.

Hire Good Employees, Not Good Candidates

I’ve coached many candidates. The more I can coach someone, the worse that process/question is. You want good employees, not those who just look good in interviews.

Know The Weaknesses

Every hiring strategy has flaws, but don’t simply accept those. Rather, understand your goals, find the process that matches best, and do your best to mitigate the issues.