“We really need to hire a person from xyz company and they need to be from a top tier school.” Words that make every recruiting professional cringe.
This criteria is the perfect storm for making the worst hire of your career. The Truth is, Your ego WANTS these things but the business needs a person with the RIGHT DNA to fuel company growth.
Our guest today: Greg Toroosian, Founder & Managing Director of Elevate Hire
Having worked for startups, globally recognized brands, and recruiting agencies, he brings a unique perspective, a fresh sense of understanding, and an elevated level of service to his clients.
He previously held the roles of Recruiting Manager for Virgin Hyperloop and Director of Talent Acquisition for Sweetgreen. Greg believes that recruiting and retaining talent is key to having a successful company.
Setting expectations of what you can REALLY hireHow to hire what you can Really hireThere are 2 ways to hire A-level talent
Pay for themBe the solution to their career woundsOverall value propositionCompetitive marketHard to find or in demand rolesStage of growthDisconnect on what the market really isbudgetClarity on what you are actually hiring for and whyComing back to earth on what is really neededWhy is this important to the company?
Impact time to hireHelp to hire the right people Think through their recruiting strategyHelp with financial planningHow do we build into your company?
Build your value propositionWhat is it to your employeesCultural elementHow to communicate you cultureHonest and open about What your culture really isAllow people to opt in/opt outBusiness elementWhat the work isProduct/ serviceSocial good, clean energy, industryClear about how it is different from their competitorsPersonal/Professional elementWhat’s in it for me?What will I learn?What will this do for my career?Clarity On what needs to be doneWhat really needs to be done?First hire??? Now what?Clarity helps to target the right people, industries, competitorsGain clarity on what success looks like for this roleUnderstanding the competitive marketClarity on what you are hiring for and whyCommon complexity of what is being builtReality check on what you NEED to be paying this personWho else you are in competition with for that personSolutions if the role cant flexIf the person you need is unhirable?Competition, salary, location, level of skill, small poolTraining & molding a person intro the roleContractor, fully remote, Craft and solidify your EVP - at least for your company. Use the cultural, business, professional buckets to help.Be mindful of the market you’re hiring in and self aware of your company's positioning.If hiring the people you want or the way you want aren’t currently realistic, then consider creative ways of making your offering more attractive or creative ways of getting the work done.This show is proudly sponsored by Criteria Corp