368: What To Know BEFORE You Hire An Over-Qualified Person
Ever wondered whether you should hire someone who’s “overqualified” for a role on your team? In this episode of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, I dig deep into the risks and rewards of considering these candidates, and I give you practical steps to make the best choice for your business.
I share eye-opening stats about how many small businesses are hiring laid-off corporate professionals right now, and I walk you through my go-to process for interviewing overqualified applicants, spotting the red flags, and setting up your new hire and your existing team for success. I even give you my personal checklist for making sure you’re getting to the root of a candidate’s motivation and ensuring they’re ready to commit for the long haul.
If you want to fast-track your team’s growth while avoiding costly turnover or disruption, join me for this episode. I promise you’ll walk away with strategies you can use immediately to lead with more confidence, clarity, and impact. Let’s make hiring the right people the catalyst for your next big shift in your business.
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