- Always select talent and skills over experience.
- Do not put the entire burden of the company on this hire.
- Do not clone yourself.
- Do not expect to hire perfection.
- Do not start the process unless you can hire the right candidate today.
- Do not run the process out of sequence.
- Do not miss opportunities to see the candidate in action.
- Do not change the compensation plan during the process.
- Trust the instruments more than your gut.
- Do not assume you are the candidates’ only option.