Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
A Special Dedication
Introduction
Section 1
The Search
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Only Look for Candidates Who
Already
Have the Skills Needed to Perform the Job
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Trust the Data and Rely Exclusively on Algorithms to Find
Your
People
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Bring in Your People as Soon as Possible
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Be Super Rigid about Roles
Section 2
The Interview
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Start the Interview with the Wrong Questions
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Make the Candidate Defensive
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Questions to Ask If You Want to Be Sued
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Ruin the Interview by Doing All the Talking
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Terrible Questions versus Great Open-Ended Questions
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Don’t Make a Connection
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Only Look at Her Resume
Section 3
The Hire
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Hire Someone You Want to Be Friends with, Even If They’re Not the Most Qualified
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Value People Who Are Egotistical and Primarily Interested in Their Own Future
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Cindy Brown’s Lesson in Adapting with the Times
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There’s Nothing Wrong with Nepotism
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The Offer Is Just a Formality
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Offer the Moon and Stars to Your Top Candidate
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Do Not Set Clear Expectations
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It’s Totally Fine to Ghost the Applicants You Didn’t Hire
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Acknowledgments
Guide
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