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Start-up
Superstars
• How to Be One &
  How to Hire One



                   #pcn12
           #jobsearchguru
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Without a doubt,
the #1 factor in a startup’s
   success is its people.

Startups require superstars.


                             #pcn12
                         #jobsearchguru
“A players hire A players,
   but B players hire C
 players, because they
  don’t want anyone to
     outshine them.”



      Eileen Gittins
      Founder and CEO
        2006 = $0
        2009 = $49M+
How do you recognize
 Superstar A players?
Superstar A players …


  … get things done.




                           #pcn12
                       #jobsearchguru
Superstar A players…


 … have high standards.




                       #pcn12
                   #jobsearchguru
Superstar A players…


… work well with others.




                        #pcn12
                    #jobsearchguru
Superstar A players…


  … take responsibility.



                         #pcn12
                     #jobsearchguru
Superstar A players…


… are confident and decisive.



                          #pcn12
                      #jobsearchguru
Superstar A players…


… see the bigger picture.




                         #pcn12
                     #jobsearchguru
Superstar A players…


 … love what they do.



                        #pcn12
                   #jobsearchguru
Superstar A players…
  … get things done.
  … have high standards.
  … work well with others.
  … take responsibility.
  … are confident and decisive.
  … see the bigger picture.
                           #pcn12
  … love what they do. #jobsearchguru
10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars




                             #pcn12
                         #jobsearchguru
10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars


 1.Hire people you like.
   Chemistry is everything.



                             #pcn12
                         #jobsearchguru
10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars


 2. Hire people who are
    smarter than you.



                             #pcn12
                         #jobsearchguru
10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars


3.Hire for diversity of
  perspectives; it makes
  your company stronger.

                             #pcn12
                         #jobsearchguru
10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars


4.Require start-up experience.
  It saves valuable time and
  money.

                             #pcn12
                         #jobsearchguru
10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars


5.Avoid prima donnas and
  drama queens.


                             #pcn12
                         #jobsearchguru
10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars


6. Require excitement
   about the company and
   its mission.

                             #pcn12
                         #jobsearchguru
10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars


7.Be specific about targets
  and expectations. Write it
  down.

                             #pcn12
                         #jobsearchguru
10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars


8.Include key stakeholders
  in hiring decisions.



                             #pcn12
                         #jobsearchguru
10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars


9. Interview two or three
   times to see the real
   person.

                             #pcn12
                         #jobsearchguru
10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars


10. Be generous. Give equity,
    recognition and praise to
    make up for less salary.


                             #pcn12
                         #jobsearchguru
10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars
1. Hire people you like. Chemistry is everything.
2. Hire people who are smarter than you.
3. Hire for diversity of perspectives; it makes your company
    stronger.
4. Require start-up experience. It saves valuable time.
5. Avoid prima donnas and drama queens.
6. Require excitement about the company and the mission.
7. Be specific about expectations. Write things down.
8. Include key stakeholders in hiring decisions.
9. Interview two or three times to see the real person.
10. Be generous. Give equity, recognition and praise to make
    up for less salary.
                                                 #pcn12
                                             #jobsearchguru
More about hiring and getting hired:




                   www.   BeRealCareer.com
                 www.WorkGoesStrong.com



    #pcn12
#jobsearchguru

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Start up Superstars - PodCamp Nashville 2012

  • 1. Start-up Superstars • How to Be One & How to Hire One #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 3. Without a doubt, the #1 factor in a startup’s success is its people. Startups require superstars. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 4. “A players hire A players, but B players hire C players, because they don’t want anyone to outshine them.” Eileen Gittins Founder and CEO 2006 = $0 2009 = $49M+
  • 5. How do you recognize Superstar A players?
  • 6. Superstar A players … … get things done. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 7. Superstar A players… … have high standards. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 8. Superstar A players… … work well with others. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 9. Superstar A players… … take responsibility. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 10. Superstar A players… … are confident and decisive. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 11. Superstar A players… … see the bigger picture. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 12. Superstar A players… … love what they do. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 13. Superstar A players… … get things done. … have high standards. … work well with others. … take responsibility. … are confident and decisive. … see the bigger picture. #pcn12 … love what they do. #jobsearchguru
  • 14. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 15. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars 1.Hire people you like. Chemistry is everything. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 16. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars 2. Hire people who are smarter than you. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 17. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars 3.Hire for diversity of perspectives; it makes your company stronger. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 18. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars 4.Require start-up experience. It saves valuable time and money. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 19. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars 5.Avoid prima donnas and drama queens. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 20. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars 6. Require excitement about the company and its mission. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 21. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars 7.Be specific about targets and expectations. Write it down. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 22. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars 8.Include key stakeholders in hiring decisions. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 23. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars 9. Interview two or three times to see the real person. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 24. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars 10. Be generous. Give equity, recognition and praise to make up for less salary. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 25. 10 Secrets to Hiring Superstars 1. Hire people you like. Chemistry is everything. 2. Hire people who are smarter than you. 3. Hire for diversity of perspectives; it makes your company stronger. 4. Require start-up experience. It saves valuable time. 5. Avoid prima donnas and drama queens. 6. Require excitement about the company and the mission. 7. Be specific about expectations. Write things down. 8. Include key stakeholders in hiring decisions. 9. Interview two or three times to see the real person. 10. Be generous. Give equity, recognition and praise to make up for less salary. #pcn12 #jobsearchguru
  • 26. More about hiring and getting hired: www. BeRealCareer.com www.WorkGoesStrong.com #pcn12 #jobsearchguru