how to hire someone in 10 hours or less

Startup Hiring in 10 Hours Or

Less.

Write a Great Ad

Write an ad with personality that emphasizes fit and culture.

Not a laundry list of qualifications.

Time Spent: 1.5 Hours  

Have a Writing Assignment

(and Grade It)

Make them write something. This will weed out the

unserious and unskilled faster than anything.

Time Spent: 2 Hours (3 Total)  

Tools Used: Gravity Forms  

Do A Phone Screen

Phone skills are important. If you know it’s not a fit, be prepared to end the call

quickly.

Time Spent: 2.5 Hours (5.5 Total)  Tools Used: The Phone (close.io)  

A Second, Small Assignment

Hold people to their commitments and make sure

they are on time.

Time Spent: 30 Minutes (6 Total)  Tools Used: Email  

Have a Paid Half Day

Interviewing only hires people who can talk. With work, you learn who

takes initiative.

Time Spent: ~1 hour/Candidate (4 Total)

  Tools Used: Email  

Make an Offer

Congratulations! You should have confidence in your candidate at this point.

They’ve worked with you so far.

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