{"id":45975,"date":"2021-01-19T09:03:40","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T09:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=45975"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:13:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:13:21","slug":"startup-hiring-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/startup-hiring-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Startup hiring tips: How to find the best talent for your business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring is often a struggle for startups.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially true if you\u2019re hiring remotely (and many of us are these days).<\/p>\n<p>Because even with an endless pool of talent to pick from, zeroing in on the right candidate can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack when you\u2019re flooded with applications.<\/p>\n<p>The challenge of hiring is even greater for startups strapped for resources. With a tight schedule and nobody to outsource recruiting to, where do you even start?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re struggling with the hiring process, don\u2019t panic.<\/p>\n<p>Below we\u2019ve broken down a whole slew of startup <a href=\"https:\/\/recruitcrm.io\/blogs\/recruitment-management-system\/\">hiring tips<\/a> that can not only help you find top-tier talent now, but create a simple, repeatable process for hiring in the future:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#three\">3 must-dos <em>before<\/em> hiring as a startup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#where\">Where are the best places for startups to look for talent?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What are the most important qualities of startup employees?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tips\">Tips for assessing your startup talent during the hiring process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83e\udd1d Is your tech startup&#8217;s team collaborating as effectively as it could be? What should you look out for before you start scaling in earnest?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<div class=\"download-form-widget standart-download-form\" data-url=\"https:\/\/netstorage.ringcentral.com\/documents\/checklist_for_startups.pdf\" data-id=\"69d063a030419\" id=\"69d063a030419\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:69d063a030419.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\">\ud83c\udf1f Download the checklist to find out<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\">\ud83d\udc40 Get this free checklist to evaluate if your startup's current approach is working for you. <\/div>\n<form class=\"download-form SMB\" method=\"post\">\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Full Name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"text\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"email\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"popup_form\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Asset_ID__c\" value=\"ODAM-01420\" class=\"download-form-input\"><\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Lead_Entry_Source__c\" value=\"RC Blog\" class=\"download-form-input\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"download-form-submit\" type=\"submit\" data-dl-element=\"button\" data-no-auto-dl=\"true\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\" data-dl-name=\"Get it now\">Get it now<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<button on=\"tap:69d063a030419.toggleClass(class='open')\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"  class=\"download-form-modal-close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-thank\">Enjoy! <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"three\"><\/a>3 must-dos prior to hiring as a startup<\/h2>\n<p>Before you worry about scouting talent, you need to figure out exactly what you\u2019re looking for in a new hire.<\/p>\n<p>Doing so will not only help you identify the right candidate for any given role but also thin out of the field and discourage unqualified candidates from applying to your open positions.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Determine your non-negotiables for new hires<\/h3>\n<p>For starters, you need to decide upon your non-negotiable qualifications for any given role.<\/p>\n<p>Startups often hire talent with highly specialized skill sets. \u201cSetting the bar\u201d for your candidates lets you instantly weed out applicants while helping to identify relevant resumes.<\/p>\n<p>Some examples of non-negotiables include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Past experience working in a startup environment<\/li>\n<li>Mastery or experience with specialized software tools (Salesforce, business intelligence, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Specific qualifications (think: X years of experience, post-secondary degree, certifications)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of their track record of accomplishments in a startup environment (such as past projects or a portfolio)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Brainstorm the incentives you can offer candidates<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that the startup space is competitive and turnover is high.<\/p>\n<p>Attracting the best talent means offering incentives that not only outshine other startups but also bigger corporations that might be able to be more generous in terms of salary or benefits.<\/p>\n<p>From flexible hours and creative freedom, to a stress-free work environment and beyond, make a point to define the selling points of working for your company.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Craft a concise (but compelling!) job description<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s where all of your brainstorming pays off!<\/p>\n<p>Job descriptions can be make-or-break for startups. This is your space to highlight what you\u2019re looking for in candidates while also hyping up what makes your company stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>Writing a job description from scratch is daunting. If you\u2019re starting from scratch, using an <a href=\"https:\/\/recruiterflow.com\/ai-job-description-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI job description generator<\/a> can help you quickly create a clear, structured draft making it easier to keep things concise and focused from the beginning. That\u2019s why we recommend breaking it into distinct sections, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cWho we are\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat you\u2019ll be doing\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat we\u2019re looking for\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhy you should apply\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another key recommendation to simplify the writing process is to make sure your job description isn\u2019t too wordy. A few hundred words are fine but there\u2019s no need to write a novel. Droning job descriptions are intimidating to candidates and risk your company\u2019s most important details getting lost in a wall of text.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few more quick tips for writing a job description as a startup:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure to let your company\u2019s human side shine through: feel free to use industry jargon but don\u2019t be afraid to write conversationally.<\/li>\n<li>Put your non-negotiables and incentives front and center.<\/li>\n<li>Again, format your job description so that it\u2019s scannable (hint: break up the text into sections) and features frequent bullet points:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45977\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/startup-hiring-job-description.png\" alt=\"startup hiring job description\" width=\"607\" height=\"255\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>What are the 4 key components of a successful startup?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<div class=\"download-form-widget standart-download-form\" data-url=\"http:\/\/netstorage.ringcentral.com\/ebook\/smb_startup.pdf\" data-id=\"69d063a03054b\" id=\"69d063a03054b\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:69d063a03054b.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\">\ud83c\udf1f Find out here<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\">Learn to bake success into the DNA of your startup<\/div>\n<form class=\"download-form SMB\" method=\"post\">\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Full Name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"text\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"email\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"popup_form\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Asset_ID__c\" value=\"ODAM-01423\" class=\"download-form-input\"><\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Lead_Entry_Source__c\" value=\"RC Blog\" class=\"download-form-input\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"download-form-submit\" type=\"submit\" data-dl-element=\"button\" data-no-auto-dl=\"true\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\" data-dl-name=\"Get it now\">Get it now<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<button on=\"tap:69d063a03054b.toggleClass(class='open')\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"  class=\"download-form-modal-close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-thank\">Happy launching!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"where\"><\/a>Where are the best places for startups to look for talent?<\/h2>\n<p>Good question.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are plenty of workers out there looking for opportunities, they aren\u2019t going to come running to you by default. Now, let\u2019s look at some places to begin your talent search.<\/p>\n<h3>Start by asking your own network<\/h3>\n<p>Perhaps the biggest benefit of looking for talent within your own network is that you can eliminate many of the \u201cunknowns\u201d associated with hiring.<\/p>\n<p>Having a colleague or former coworker recommend talent serves as a sort of background check in terms of someone\u2019s reliability and experience.<\/p>\n<p>Something as simple as an email or social post can get the ball rolling:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45978\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/startup-hiring-on-twitter.png\" alt=\"startup hiring on twitter\" width=\"744\" height=\"503\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Post your openings on startup-specific job boards<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no shortage of job boards out there.<\/p>\n<p>That said, they\u2019re not all equal in terms of the type of talent they attract. Rather than opt for the likes of Indeed or Monster, consider that there are networks dedicated specifically tailored toward startups. Some of these sites include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Angel.co<\/li>\n<li>Startup.jobs<\/li>\n<li>WeWorkRemotely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These boards are more likely to result in applications from former startup employees and folks with relevant experience:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45979\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/startup-job-board-e1609780435204.png\" alt=\"startup job board\" width=\"850\" height=\"246\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>When in doubt, scout talent on LinkedIn<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to go the job board route, consider playing the role of recruiter yourself on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p>Given that users\u2019 profiles are basically resumes and you can seek people out based on their job titles, finding potential hires is just a matter of conducting a search. LinkedIn\u2019s recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/67405\/let-recruiters-know-you-re-open-to-work?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#OpentoWork\u201d feature<\/a> makes it easier than ever to spot people open to new opportunities, too:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45980\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/linkedin-opentowork-feature.png\" alt=\"linkedin opentowork feature\" width=\"918\" height=\"661\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">Try Artificial Intelligence<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Automated software, platforms, and AI sourcing tools can help startups find suitable candidates much more rapidly than traditional recruiting agencies, or a simple search on LinkedIn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.celential.ai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Celential.ai\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Artificial Intelligence is perfect for companies that need a high number of tech hires but can\u2019t find enough qualified candidates to fill their pipeline. They tap into a talent graph of 10 million+ profiles in North and South America and find the best match to your open role. Their AI then crafts personalized outreach to engage the candidates and sends them to your inbox or ATS so you can choose the ones you want to interview.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"what\"><\/a>What are the most important qualities to look for in startup employees?<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s say the applications are rolling in or you\u2019re hiring for the first time and don\u2019t know exactly what to look for in a candidate. Here\u2019s a quick breakdown of some of the most important qualities of startup workers.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick decision-making skills<\/h3>\n<p>By nature, startups have to move quickly. That means employees need to have confidence in making decisions and communicating effectively to make sure those decisions go through the proper channels.<\/p>\n<h3>A sense of tech-savviness<\/h3>\n<p>No surprises here. Startup employees should be familiar with standard digital communication and remote work tools in addition to role-specific tech like CRMs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/workflow-automation\/\">workflow automation<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n<h3>An eagerness to learn<\/h3>\n<p>Startups are dynamic. Employees often end up wearing multiple hats and embrace a variety of responsibilities beyond their given roles. Candidates should be willing to step out of their comfort zones for the sake of leveling up their own skills.<\/p>\n<h3>Diligence and determination (without being a workaholic)<\/h3>\n<p>This is important given how workplace burnout is such a problem these days. Startup employees should obviously give 100%, but be wary of anyone who expects to spend all their waking hours at work.<\/p>\n<h3>A willingness to collaborate<\/h3>\n<p>Failure to embrace collaboration is one of the biggest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/pitfalls-to-avoid-when-growing-a-startup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">startup pitfalls<\/a> for a reason. New hires should feel comfortable working as part of a team and shouldn\u2019t be shy about going back and forth with other employees.<\/p>\n<h3>An appreciation of diversity and inclusion<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve talked about how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/diversity-and-inclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the future of work is both diverse and inclusive<\/a>. Candidates that acknowledge this are likely to positively contribute to your company culture and likewise work well among a diverse team.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"tips\"><\/a>Tips for assessing your startup talent during the hiring process<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve identified candidates and you\u2019re ready to move onto interviews, great! To wrap things up, here are some final tips to consider once you start actually talking to potential hires.<\/p>\n<h3>Make sure you have a solid communications process in place<\/h3>\n<p>This is crucial.<\/p>\n<p>From the moment you reach out or reply to a candidate, it\u2019s important that you communicate clearly and consistently. This rings true whether we\u2019re talking about setting up an interview or actually conducting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/remote-hiring-with-ringcentral-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">video interview<\/a> yourself.<\/p>\n<p>This is where a versatile platform like RingCentral really comes in handy. For example, you can instantly sync RingCentral with your calendar in either Outlook or Google Calendar to set up meetings based on your schedule:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43748\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-calendars-integration-with-ringcentral-e1603998152402.png\" alt=\"google calendar's integration with ringcentral\" width=\"900\" height=\"592\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The fact that you can schedule meetings directly in your Outlook and Google calendars with automatically generated call-in links is an added bonus\u2014no more unnecessary email tag!<\/p>\n<p>Beyond that, RingCentral\u2019s platform is ideal for conducting video interviews with remote candidates. Not only is the quality of our meetings crystal clear, but you can also use the platform in other ways as well.<\/p>\n<p>Want to bring in multiple team members to ask questions? Need to pull up a resume or share a document on screen? RingCentral allows you to do both instantly. This makes your interview much more meaningful than a phone call or endless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/email-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email chain<\/a>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"rc_custom_video\"><a class=\"rc_custom_video__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtu.be\/9xaL89hYeFs\">\n\t\t            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/9xaL89hYeFs\/maxresdefault.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rc_custom_video__media\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/9xaL89hYeFs\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t            <\/picture>\n\t\t        <\/a><br \/>\n\t\t        <button class=\"rc_custom_video__button\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><svg width=\"68\" height=\"48\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\"><path class=\"rc_custom_video__button-shape\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\"><\/path><path class=\"rc_custom_video__button-icon\" d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t        <\/button>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n<p>Essentially, you need some kind of communications suite to stay in touch with their job candidates and current teammates alike. And RingCentral&#8217;s app is exactly the type of tool that new millennial workers expect so that they can be mobile first and be more productive each day.<\/p>\n<h3>Ask the right interview questions<\/h3>\n<p>Although candidates are often the ones sweating the interview process, there\u2019s definitely pressure on employers to ask the right questions and make the most of their meetings.<\/p>\n<p>There is no \u201cright\u201d amount or type of questions to ask. We recommend a combination of questions that require candidates to take a firm stance, dig into their experience, and provide concrete proof of their problem-solving skills. Some sample questions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cDescribe your biggest victories and challenges at your previous position.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat separates you from other candidates that applied for this role?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWould you say you work best as part of a team or independently?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLet\u2019s say you were faced with [challenge]. What steps would you take to tackle it?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhy would you want to work here?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Consider some sort of skill-based assessment or \u201chomework\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>This is an optional step of your hiring process that\u2019s worth mentioning.<\/p>\n<p>There are some scenarios (either for technical or creative positions) where you may be interested in giving candidates a test project or assessment.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you actually should is up for debate. The obvious upside of assessments is that you can get a better sense of someone\u2019s real-world skills versus what they present on paper.<\/p>\n<p>However, the downside of assessments is that they\u2019re often time-consuming. Likewise, they represent a form of unpaid work for candidates who aren\u2019t necessarily guaranteed the job in question. You can try using an online platform like Adaface for conducting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adaface.com\/blog\/pre-employment-testing\/\">pre-employment tests<\/a> to ensure a good candidate experience.<\/p>\n<p>Chances are you can get a good sense of what candidates are capable of via their resumes and portfolios. If you do provide an assessment, make sure it\u2019s something short and sweet that can be done in a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n<h2>What does your startup\u2019s hiring process look like?<\/h2>\n<p>We get it: hiring for startups can be tough!<\/p>\n<p>By knowing what to look for in a candidate and how to assess them more efficiently, the process becomes much less daunting.<\/p>\n<p>With these tips and tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/\">RingCentral<\/a>, you can speed up and streamline the process of bringing on new tech-savvy talent as your startup grows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring is often a struggle for startups. This is especially true if you\u2019re hiring remotely (and many of us are these days). Because even with an endless pool of talent to pick from, zeroing in on the right candidate can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack when you\u2019re flooded with applications. 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