Have you ever been frustrated with the traditional hiring process? Where gut feelings and limited information resulted in a measly 50% accuracy hire rate? What if we walked you step-by-step through a better way - that is not our own - But it’s based on the book called "Topgrading" by Bradford D. Smart, which dives even deeper into this topic.

In this podcast episode, Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux invite Kristen Weiss (from Tyson’s team) to discuss hiring practices and the top grading principles. Kristen shares her experience as a recruiter and the frustrations she faced before implementing the top grading process.

A few key takeaways are:

➡️ the importance of involving multiple people in the hiring process

➡️the importance of not rushing the process as hiring in haste can lead to wasted time, money, and resources

➡️automated emails that outline the steps and expectations

➡️ recruiting mentally tough individuals who were fully committed to the firm

➡️the hiring process. And the best part? It works!

So, if you're tired of making hiring mistakes and want to find the perfect fit for your team, we highly recommend giving this episode a listen and “see” the Topgrading hiring principles in action. Don’t forget to grab the book here!

1:06 Kristen’s past experience as a recruiter and the frustrations she faced with hiring practices before implementing the top grading process

05:18 The importance of getting multiple perspectives in the hiring process and not relying solely on one person's judgment

10:19 How to address potential employees' questions about the slower hiring process

18:47 The hiring process, step-by-step, including the use of applications and telephone interviews to filter candidates

19:23 The detailed assessment that candidates receive after a 15-minute conversation, which tests their competency, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions

20:27 After the video interview, candidates who move on to the next round undergo a mental toughness screening, which assesses their reactions in different situations

21:22 The unique approach of setting up appointments with past employers for reference checks to ensure they only speak about A-player candidates

🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here.

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