TOP PERFORMER 2: How to Identify and Recruit Top Performers
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Hiring top performers is critical for driving growth. Here are some efficient strategies that can help:

1. IDENTIFYING TOP PERFORMERS: Traits and characteristics to look for in candidates

  • You are competing with the whole industry, be very selective and customize your approach.
  • Look into the direct competitive environment.
  • Provide a comfortable environment and explore candidates’ true motivations, aspirations and career goals.
  • Provide fair opportunities to candidates so they can present their ideas comfortably, innovative thinking, methods and thought processes.
  • Look for a proven track record in achieving their targets.
  • Explore candidate success and failure cases and how they deal with them.
  • Discuss their previous performance reviews: Examine past achievements and client feedback.
  • Look for adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced and ever-changing market.
  • Conduct structured meetings or interviews: Focus on technical and behavioral questions specific to the related field.
  • Role-play exercises: Assess candidates’ abilities in simulated scenarios.
  • Leave a positive impression, no matter how the conversation goes, often top performers choose the people whom they meet and the companies.

Industry Reference checks: Seek feedback on performance from previous employers.

2. RECRUITING TOP PERFORMERS: Strategies to attract Top Talents

  • Be prepared, top performers are masters in optimizing their time.
  • Many top performers are thinking out of the box, listen patiently, discuss customized work plan and implementation strategies with candidate’s direct input.
  • Build a strong employer brand: Highlight company culture, values, and success stories.
  • Promote employee referrals and optimize your industry network.
  • Offer a fluid work-life balance schedule with candidate participation.
  • Offer competitive compensation packages: Include base salary, escalating performance-based bonuses, stock options, benefits and education packages.
  • Provide opportunities for professional development: Offer training, mentorship, and career growth pathways.
  • Create a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters healthy relationships.

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