Finding Your Best Hire

Are you a solopreneur, a small business owner, or an executive tasked with hiring, but struggling to find the right person to help grow your business?

Hiring a team member - the right team member - can feel overwhelming, but what if I told you there’s a simple, proven process to find the right person who not only does the job but thrives in your business? We’re talking about something every growing business faces: finding your best hire. Whether you're drowning in tasks or need specialized skills to scale, here is a step-by-step process to confidently hire the right person for the job.

Hiring your best team member isn't just about offloading tasks — it's about finding someone who can genuinely help you grow while aligning with your vision and values. The process we’ll discuss today is based on three key types of interview questions that reveal if someone is a great fit:

1. Can they do the job?
2. Will they do the job?
3. Will they do the job here?

Each category should have a role in your interview questions, and at each set of questions, they pass through a series of gates until you are satisfied that they have the skills to do the job, that they are motivated, and that they will fit in your business. 

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The first set of questions should be based on whether they have the right skills and experience to get through the door. I call these set of questions, the “Can They Do the Job?” questions.

Start with the basics. Look at their qualifications, experience, and track record that they have included in their CV. Then prepare and ask questions like:

•  “Can you walk me through your experience with [specific skill]?”
•  “Tell me about a time you successfully managed [specific task].”

You can even ask them detailed technical questions that you expect them to know the answers to. You're verifying their ability to do the technical work. Can they perform the tasks your business needs? The idea is to drill down into their paper qualifications and stated experience and find out if they are equipped to do the job reasonably independently.

Once you are satisfied that they are skilled and experienced enough to be able to do the job, you need to move on. To successfully work with you, you don’t just need a skilled robot.

It’s time to find out about their motivation and drive by asking questions that discover “Will They Do the Job?”

Skills are just part of the equation. You need someone who is motivated and genuinely interested in the role. Try questions like:

•  “Why do you get up in the morning?”
•  “What excites you most about this type of work?”
•  “Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years’ time?”
•  “Describe a time you faced a challenging situation and what drove you to overcome it.”

These types of questions help uncover if they're driven by growth, achievement, or simply the need for a paycheck. You want someone with a genuine desire to contribute.

Then , if they’ve shown that they have the skills and the drive that you want, it’s time to ask them “Will They Do the Job Here?” These questions are about whether they fit with your business culture and with your business and personal values.

Explore whether they’ll thrive in your unique business environment by asking questions like:

•  “What kind of work environment helps you do your best work?”
•  “How do you handle feedback or conflicting opinions at work?”
•  “What are your top 10 personal values?”
•  “What do you look for in an employer?”

You’re gauging if they share your business values and can adapt to your way of working. A strong cultural fit ensures they won’t just work — they’ll thrive.

That’s it! You now have a structured, step-by-step process to find your best-fit hire — someone who not only has the skills but also the motivation and the right mindset for your business. Remember, it's not just about filling a role; it's about finding a partner in growth.