Building Your Dream Team: Make A Confident Hiring Decision with Three Key Questions

Imagine having a dream team that not only understands your vision but can 10X your vision. This isn’t a fantasy – it’s achievable when you know how to find the best candidates and exactly what to look for in your hiring process. The idea of finding your ideal candidate in a pool of hundreds of applicants can feel like finding a needle in a haystack and the fear of making a poor hiring decision leads to procrastination, critical talent gaps on your team, or even low-impact activities taking up your time and energy.

But here’s the truth: there are talented individuals out there eager to support your mission, allowing you to focus on what you do best – serving your clients. Let’s simplify the hiring process with three simple questions you can use to evaluate your candidates. This will help you make a confident hiring decision and find the person who is the best fit for the role.

DOES THE CANDIDATE HAVE THE SKILL SET TO DO THE WORK?

You can easily evaluate a candidate’s skill set by their previous experience and expertise. Will the skills they have acquired help them succeed in this role? Do they know HOW to do the required work?

Remember that skills can be learned and honed to help them succeed but you want to see a track record of them using this skill set in a similar role. Questions about their previous work experience and the tasks or responsibilities they held at past jobs will help you uncover this.

DOES THE CANDIDATE HAVE THE STRIVING INSTINCTS AND STRENGTHS TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE?

Skills and knowledge can be learned and acquired over time. Striving instincts define your natural method of operation. It doesn’t tell us what we can and can’t do, it tells us how we are going to get something done in the most natural way.

For example, if you need someone on your team to create air-tight systems and processes and see every little step to get your team from point A to point B you need someone who has these natural strengths.

These strengths are a little more difficult to uncover in the hiring process. However, using Kolbe Indexes will take the guesswork out of your hiring process and help you identify candidates that have the strengths required in the role.

IS THERE AN ENERGETIC MATCH?

I saved the best for last here. This is where the real magic happens in your working relationship. What I refer to as the “energetic match” is probably the most important and foundational thing to look for in a great candidate. A great candidate is not just skilled and strong in the right areas, but also aligned with your mission and excited and motivated about helping you bring your vision to life.

Every job posting I write for my clients I start with their WHY. I share the company values, their mission, and their vision. Then, when interviewing candidates I want to hear why they want to be a part of this team, what values resonate with them, and why they feel excited about the work the company is doing. Finally, when the business owner or direct report interviews the candidate I want them to feel an ease and comfort to the conversation and to feel a connection with the candidate.

By focusing on these three key attributes – skill set, strengths, and energetic match – you can simplify the hiring process and find the perfect fit for your team. When you find someone who is a great match in all three of these areas, you can be confident that you’ve made the right choice.

Do you want support navigating the hiring process and finding your ideal team member? Schedule a Business Accelerator Call with me today. I’ll share valuable tips, resources, and help you get clear on your ideal candidate. I believe a business will never reach its full potential without the support of a high-performing team. Let me help you find the right people to support you on your mission.