When I’ve hired over the past 10 years I’ve been looking for entry level engineers - I told HR give me all the resumes with engineering/hard Science degrees or that have 2 years in a manufacturing/engineering role independent of degree.
I go through them myself and tell them who to phone screen.
One time I was hiring 5 people I brought in 12 all on the same day and did a round-robin with 2 supporting functions and 3 of my own personnel. End of day we sat down - tossed a few on the floor, had a few that were absolute must hires, and then discussed the 2-3 that were left to decide who would be the best choice. I had to make a hard choice call on 1. Took me less than a month to hire all 5. This was in 2014.
Did the same thing at different companies in 2016 and again in 2019.
Part of what is frustrating me with my current interview process is the lack of ability for someone to just make a decision.
You will never be 100% correct on everything...make your best bet based on the information you have and get something done....realize that you will need to coach/train any new hire .... but set the expectation early that as to their responsibilities and goals, who they can ask for advice/help, and that they need to make a decision to keep things moving...escalate as needed when there is an issue and don’t let me or your boss be blind sided.
Let them run unless you see them heading off course then correct them back with a light hand on the tiller. Call out shenanigans and poor decisions early, advise on what they can do better.
The energy of the team will explode when you do this.
A main factor in your success is the desire for a good, productive outcome.
Let them run unless you see them heading off course then correct them back with a light hand on the tiller. Call out shenanigans and poor decisions early, advise on what they can do better.
The energy of the team will explode when you do this.
And, why I suspect a lot of "energy" is expended in doing the opposite of your working methodology. Insecure, incompetent types would immediately look bad by comparison if they allowed others to excel. Big egos need a lot of space to grow, leaving no space for real talent.
Many blessings for your continued success.