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Sasha Knott's 2-Minute Taste-Test On Recruitment For Startups

Before you get stuck into the recipe, test your skills in this supa quick 10-step assessment below. Then, try again at the end to see your improvement. 

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Question 1 of 10

What does it mean to find the right talent for your business?

A

Hiring someone who can make your business survive.

B

Hiring someone who can make your business thrive.

C

Hiring someone who can make your business nosedive.

Question 2 of 10

How should startups approach finding the right team?

A

Hire people whose passion for the business is bigger than their passion for a specific role.

B

Get the right people for specific roles in your company.

C

Hire people who’re nice to work with.

Question 3 of 10

What should a job description NOT do?

A

Demonstrate your passion and values.

B

Be enticing and exciting.

C

List only the duties of the role.

Question 4 of 10

 What is Sasha’s advice regarding the job title in a job description?

A

Have fun with it, like saying “Chief Handshake Officer”.

B

Use normal job titles.

C

Make the job title sound fancy and senior.

Question 5 of 10

What are some essential traits startups should look for in candidates?

A

Hardworking, and full of grit and positivity.

B

Positive, specialised and focussed.

C

Positive, distracted and funny.

Question 6 of 10

Which one is NOT an example of a good hire?

A

Someone who brings energy to the team.

B

Someone who makes your clients happier.

C

Someone who makes a good cup of coffee.

Question 7 of 10

Which one is NOT a platform to find good talent?

A

LinkedIn.

B

Tinder.

C

Job Crystal.

Question 8 of 10

 What is a benefit of working for a startup?

A

Faster career growth.

B

Higher salary.

C

Annual bonuses.

Question 9 of 10

What is one of the roles founders generally need to hire for first?

A

Administrative roles.

B

Marketing roles.

C

Management roles.

Question 10 of 10

Why is doing an independent background check so important?

A

You can see if a candidate has a criminal record.

B

You get a better rating of a candidate by speaking to people they’ve worked with.

C

You get to speak to their line manager to check if they showed up to work on time.

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