Here at Fusion we often hear from hiring managers: “Just find me someone like the last guy.”
We’re happy to, if that’s what your company really needs. The request often comes when you need to fill a position quickly. But even when pressured for time it pays to stop and ask yourself these questions before hiring:
- Why didn’t the last guy work out?
- Was he really perfect for you?
- What is the problem this position must solve?
- What kind of person can solve it?
- If we don’t fill the role, what is the cost to the company?
Your answers to these questions will guide the structure of the job, salary to match, and whether you should get professional help in sourcing the right candidate.
Maybe the new hire should be someone just like the last guy, or maybe things have changed and to solve the issue you need someone with a different skill set, experience, or personality.
