finding needles

I quote Steve Jobs as to the difficulty in finding the right applicant to fill the vacancy whether it's a new position or as a back-fill for someone who left the company. This is what he said:

Recruiting is hard. It’s just finding the needles in the haystack. You can’t know enough in a one-hour interview.So, in the end, it’s ultimately based on your gut. How do I feel about this person? What are they like when they’re challenged? I ask everybody that: ‘Why are you here?’ The answers themselves are not what you’re looking for. It’s the meta-data.

I couldn't have said it any better. I mean, I've had successful recruits but sometimes you just get surprised. Your expectations weren't met and so you ask yourself about how the interview went. You just can't recall anything that would have told you about what will happen to the recruit, and to the team.


This week, we will be welcoming 2 or 3 more recruits to the team. Let's all hope for the best!




Cheers,
Team Lead with the lion heart