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Today’s guest is Natan Fisher, Co-Founder & CEO at SingleSprout, the first tech-enabled search firm to hire 1000s of software engineers, data scientists, product managers, designers, and attorneys for fast growing tech companies and law firms across the US.
In this episode, Natan and I discuss:
* The value of partnering with a recruiter on your hiring process
* Why understanding a candidate's needs and motivators is key to a sucessful hiring outcome
* Why founders need to filter out candidates aggressively early on
* Why getting explicit about your culture leads to better hires
Show Notes
00:00 — The Chief of Staff Role & recruiting in startups
02:50 — Defining the recruitment process
06:06 — Engaging candidates effectively
08:55 — Balancing excitement and security in offers
11:49 — The Importance of transparency with candidates
14:56 — Why candidates should be curious & do their own research
18:05 — Aligning on messaging within your internal recruiting team
20:58 — Candidate experience: The BigCo vs. Startup debate
23:51 — Getting down to brass tacks with founders on their requirements for their ideal candidate
28:35 — The archetype & experience that founders are looking for in Chief of Staff candidates
32:00 — SingleSprout's recruiting focus
33:00 — Right Hand Talent's recruiting focus
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