Hiring Guide.

We ALWAYS start by hiring on a short-term contract. This rule of thumb has saved us SO MUCH trouble.

Keep it short. Only include the most important details. Write a JD your candidates will love.

A small paid trial project (2-4 hours of work) is our favorite way to validate if someone is ready for the job.

Share the job description where your ideal hire hangs out. Cold email if you must.

Allow applicants to filter themselves. Require answers to key questions during the application process.

Send clarifying questions about non-negotiable skills and experiences to evaluate their communication.

Send a video asking for a video from the candidate. Send the video you want to receive.

Pay the top candidates to do the same project. Rank by quality. Make a final decision based on evidence.

Set clear goals/milestones with dates. Give regular feedback. Let the contract end, or offer them a full-time position.