A startup is as good as it's team driving the idea. Getting the right people on board is very critical and often tends to get very challenging for entrepreneurs.
Some of the typical mistakes startups make are highlighted below:
Pick the right team – Founders often have little to no
experience in building a competent team of employees. The key is to pick a
combination of talent, experience and innovation. Team leaders are just as
important as programmers or rebel innovators.
Network – That’s the byword today. Don’t be bound by
traditional channels of hiring. Look among family, friends, old classmates and
past colleagues. Spread the word on social media. Be open to referrals as much
as to unsolicited walk-ins.
Manage your weakness – Bolster up weak areas. Bring
some stability to your development team by hiring somebody with experience, or
throw the caution to wind by hiring some young blood for their bizarre ideas
and joie de vivre.
Lack of expertise – In a startup, the founders’ plates
are overflowing with a bevy of tasks. Furthermore, it is not necessary that
they are an expert at everything. A founder may be good at many tasks, but not
necessarily hiring, which may lead to bad hires.
(taken from www.eazyhire.in)
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