One of the keys to building a great team is hiring great teammates. And a key part of the hiring process is interviewing. When you’ve built an intentional culture, you need a very intentional process for vetting people who might join your team.
On this episode of The Clarity Advisors Show, host Ken Trupke shares his 12-step interview process. It will probably take longer than your current process, but sometimes you need to slow down to go fast, and this will help you get it right the first time.
Timestamps
(00:20): Introduction.
(01:20): The 12-step process.
(02:07): Step 1 – Culture fit interview.
(05:40): Step 2 – Job application.
(06:20): Step 3 – Job fit interview.
(07:27): Step 4 – The resume interview.
(09:54): Step 5 – DISC assessment.
(12:20): Step 6 – Behavioral interview.
(14:18): Step 7 – Technical assessment.
(15:15): Step 8 – Company handbook and benefits info.
(16:01): Step 9 – Peer interview.
(17:25): Step 10 – Reference check.
(20:23): Step 11 – Background check.
(21:14): Step 12 – Courtesy interview.
(23:02): Summary.
Episode Quotes
“You have a very intentional culture, and you need a very intentional process for vetting people who might join your team.”
“Sometimes you need to slow down to go fast. And if you only want to go through this once, let’s do everything we can to get it right the first time.”
“What you’re looking for, regardless of the position, is someone who’s humble, hungry, and smart. And by smart we mean EQ – that they have people smarts, that they have empathy and soft skills.”
“Everybody asks for references and then nobody does anything with them. Don’t skip this step.”
Recommended Reading
- The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues by Patrick M. Lencioni.
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