EP10: How to Hire The Best Employees - What to look for, what to ask, and how to keep them

Building the Dream Team - How to Hire The Best Employees (And Keep Them) What are employers looking for? How do job seekers stand out in the masses? What do employers care about most? Thank you to Gorgias for sponsoring the pod. The #1 eCommerce Customer Experience platform designed to give brands the tools to create amazing customer experiences to grow your online store. Learn more at https://www.gorgias.com. Thank you to Recharge for sponsoring the pod. Trusted by over 20,000 brands, Recharge is the #1 platform for your ecommerce subscription needs.Learn more at https://getrecharge.com Subscribe to our newsletter! We drop weekly hot takes, totally unfiltered. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asompod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In Episode of The ASOM Pod, the hosts Jimmy Kim (CIO and founder of Sendlane) and John Roman (CEO and co-founder of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO & Co-Founder of Praella) and Bryan MacDonald (Director of Ecommerce at Oma’s Pride explore the art of building a dream team. With a combined 55 years of business experience, we provide actionable insights into hiring strategies, from resume preferences and personality tests to interview experiences and employee compensation. We also discuss the importance of cultural fit, proactive job hunting, and thorough candidate research. We’ll explore the hiring process step-by-step, from crafting the perfect job description to conducting effective job interviews. Learn how to select high performers who not only fit your company culture but also contribute to long-term employee retention and engagement. Additionally, this episode offers invaluable insights for employees looking to stand out in a competitive job market. Whether you’re an employer seeking to hire the right people for your small business or an employee aiming to impress during the recruitment process, this video has something for everyone. Join us as we discuss the importance of team building, leadership skills, and employee development that can significantly enhance your organization’s success. Tune in to gain practical knowledge that will help you hire top talent and keep them motivated for years to come! Learn the significance of hiring advice, headhunting techniques, and much more in this engaging episode. Tune in for valuable tips on navigating the competitive job market and crafting a successful team. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share and comment to let us know you loved it! We release episodes every Thursday! 00:00 Intro Teaser 01:54 Introduction to the ASOM Pod 02:23 Meet the Hosts 03:38 Shoutouts to Sponsors and Partners: Recharge, Gorgias and Creators Combine 04:54 Building the Dream Team: Hiring Strategies 05:53 Effective Hiring and Recruiting Tactics 18:27 The Role of Culture in Hiring 21:35 Using Personality Tests for Better Hiring Decisions 27:05 Resume Tips and Common Mistakes 27:27 Job Hopping: Causes and Consequences 27:55 The Role of Compensation in Job Retention 29:08 Interviewing: A Two-Way Street 29:36 The Importance of Cultural Fit 35:27 Global Competition in the Job Market 40:27 Headhunting and Building a Talent Bench 44:01 Effective Interview Strategies 48:25 Final Thoughts and Advice for Employers 55:10 Next Episode Preview Follow Jimmy Kim at: X: https://www.twitter.com/yojimmykim Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim IG: https://www.instagram.com/@yojimmykim Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Bryan MacDonald at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-macdonald-ct IG: https://www.instagram.com/@anythingbutasalad Follow John Roman at: X: https://www.twitter.com/@JohnMRoman Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-roman/ Follow Amer Grozdanic at: X: https://www.twitter.com/@AmerGrozdanic Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amer-grozdanic #asompod #ecommercepodcast #dtc #ecommercetips #ecommercebusiness #ecommercesales #ecompodcast #businesspodcast #hiring #howtogetajob #howtohire #dreamteam #hiringpodcast #podcast #dtcpodcast #talentacquisition #employeeretention