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Here's a helpful toolkit for companies considering launching a second chance hiring initiative.

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One of the hardest parts of building a great team is hiring. Hiring the right resource can make you. The wrong one can break you. AND, more than that, it's just not a fun process. Which is surprising as it's kind of like shopping. You get to browse about. You get to do your research. You sometimes even get to try them on for size. And then....you reach nirvana! You love them. You can't live without them. YOU HIRE THEM! Then, they ghost you, and you're left to wonder why. I realize this happens on both sides of the hiring equation. Potential hires get ghosted all the time. But that is for a different day and a different blog. Today, I went about examining why fate would send Geekly Media the developer of our dreams, only to snatch him away without even as much as a wink and a wave. (sniff, sniff) #hiring #geeklymedia #digitalmarketing https://lnkd.in/dA8E_HSC

An Open Source Hiring Philosophy & Capitalizing On Emergent Behavior When building tech teams, I prefer self-motivated individuals passionate about the project, even if unpaid. This mirrors how tech teams often hire previous open-source contributors. Of course, there's a balance—this isn’t about free labor. However, roles like "Community Manager" can be filled by those who naturally align with our mission, actively engaging and organizing without prompting. For over a decade, I've done this, from fraternity rush chair to organizing Supperclub events. I believe in valuing emergent behavior over just qualifications. Does a highly qualified candidate for a community management role engage genuinely with our community, or are they only attracted to the job’s cool factor? True passion persists even when challenges arise.

Excited to see BrightHire in the The Wall Street Journal today talking about some of the major changes we're seeing in the hiring process. Great to be mentioned alongside rockstars like Mendy Slaton from Lattice and Chris Abbass from Talentful. The article discusses some of the major themes we're hearing from clients such as a rise in applications, ramifications of AI-enabled candidates, and in some instances an increase in fraudulent candidates. Take a look and let me know if you're seeing the same! Link in comments 👇

It's time to shift focus..!! Instead of just hiring the "smartest" candidate, hire someone who brings more to the table: 1/ Attitude: A positive and proactive mindset. 2/ Willingness to Learn: A drive for continuous growth. 3/ Flexibility: Adaptability to change and new situations. 4/ Problem-Solving Skills: Easily overcomes challenges. 5/ Team Spirit: A collaborative and supportive approach. 6/ Feedback Skills: Great at giving and receiving feedback. 7/ No Drama: A calm, gossip-free and conflict-free behavior. 8/ Empathy and Kindness: Genuine care and support for others. 9/ Passion for Their Profession: Deep enthusiasm and commitment. 10/ Ability to Truly Listen: Genuine engagement in understanding others. Success is a team effort..!! So make sure you're hiring team players, not just the "smartest" lone wolves..!!

Hiring kind people with positive attitude is better than hiring negative people with experience.

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