Happy Hiring.
There will come a point when you need to hire your first employee for your agency, and unless you came from a previous position where that was your role, you probably don’t know what to do next. And I’m going to guess you’re the latter. That’s okay, you can’t know everything.
The key? Keep it simple. Here’s a few tips I’ve learned over the years.
- Get Help: Hire someone to help with the process. Their expertise will save you from costly mistakes.
- Know Your Strengths: Focus on what you do best and create a “stop doing” list. That’s your job description.
- Hire Differently: Look for someone with complementary skills, not a clone of yourself.
- Use Tests: Personality tests work—use them to find the right fit.
- Don’t Hire for Likability: Make sure they fit the role, not just your personality.
- Follow the Process: Never skip steps when hiring.
Hiring isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress. Keep it simple, and you’ll get it right.