Are you currently looking for a senior executive for your organization? When seeking these types of roles, Andrew Miller, former CEO of Polycom, Inc., highly recommends tailoring your recruitment process as these employees will be a large factor in the success of your organization. Miller provided us with the following suggestions on how to appropriately hire for such a vital role in your company.
Determine the Company’s Needs
Before starting the interview and hiring process, your company must decide the needs for the position. Writing the job description, responsibilities, and required credentials after determining what the company is attempting to accomplish with this position. Before hiring for this position, be confident that the prospective applicant is able to fulfill each of these criteria and specifications.
Review the Details
A summary of the organization’s strategic strategy, key financial reports, and other appropriate position-related information should be reviewed once the candidates are narrowed down. This allows the candidates to decide if the company’s expectations and priorities match their individual goals.
Examine Past Work and Test Their Abilities
A resume and interview alone is not sufficient evidence that an individual is fit for a senior managerial role. Request past work projects to review to determine if their results fit your needs. Asking numerous questions and potential scenarios that their new role would entail also allows you to understand if they will be able to carry out these duties. It is also important to question how they would tackle their first few months in the position.
Be Timely
Often when seeking individuals for such large roles, there are also other companies looking for the same person. This is why it is crucial to make a decision within a reasonable timeframe. The candidates you are interviewing are most likely also interviewing with other companies for the same role. Don’t risk the chance of losing potential hires by having too lengthy of a hiring process. You should also keep in mind the cost of your interview process, the more time you spend, the higher the cost in paying other individuals to conduct this process.
Seek a Strong Cultural Fit
Lastly, not only should you be looking for a candidate who is qualified for the position but also, an individual who fits into your company’s culture. Being that top executives within the company play a large role into the influence of the environment, you want to guarantee that potential prospects’ attitudes, actions, and values match with the rest of your team.
