Krista Hare

Founder of Hare Hires - Strategic HR Consultant - Engineer - People Manager - Avid Runner #RaisingBoys - Let's have coffee!

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

@ParaLiterature YAY!!! I'm so happy to hear that you're on track!! Congrats!

[East Side Staffing @EastSideStaff]

Bias isn't only happening one direction (towards candidates). I see it happening towards hiring managers and recruiters, too.
It's important to self-reflect if you're in a position where you're engaging with people at work. How are you showing up?

[Recruitment GIFs @recruitmentgifs]

When a company has the green light to use an agency after their direct methods have resulted in no interviews in 6 weeks. #recruitmentgifs #recruitment

[East Side Staffing @EastSideStaff]

Something @AlaRecruiter and I often discuss "Recruiting is a SERVICE!"

This sometimes gets VERY lost in the marketplace.

To #hiring managers, start digesting that. Not a vendor. Not a resume dumper. Not your assistant.

Think: Partner. Consultant. Advisor. Guide...

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

@EastSideStaff I debated for awhile about calling myself "founder"... but if you start your own company, I guess that means you're qualified for the title!

Congrats on being you!!

[East Side Staffing @EastSideStaff]

"Hi. My name is __. Do you have any open positions for me? If so, I'd like to set up an intro call with you"

This is transactional.

"Hi. My name is __. Even if you don't have an opening for me now, would love the opportunity to connect."

This is relationship-based.
You choose

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

@EastSideStaff You had me at data!

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

@Recruit4u @some It's really a win-win! Your company gets a better rep and you get to talk passionately about the work you're doing (which shows how dedicated you are!).🥳

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

Let's talk networking.

People network to advance their careers, but as a leader, you should encourage your employees to network for the benefit of your company!

It's all about reputation. Having people talk about how they love their work can be just as successful as a new ad!

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

Then I make sure that they'll be a proper fit for the role. There's no sense wasting a hiring manager's time with someone who I am almost certain won't work out.

What do you do #recruiters ?

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

What does your vetting process look like in recruiting?

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

I think it's important not to waste anyone's time. That goes for the candidate AND the hiring team.

The first step is being transparent about the role which will help screen out candidates who aren't really interested.

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

There's this idea that recruiters analyze writing skills when hiring in tech. That we turn away candidates with typos on their resume.

The truth is that often we don't. In general, great writing skills aren't correlated with great programming skills. I'm looking for #experience!

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

Don't be complacent with the way things are! It's healthy to challenge the status quo.

But spending all your time arguing isn't going to help you move forward. At some point a decision has to be made and you have to get going.

#productivity #startuplife

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

Field expertise ≠ Management skills

A senior software dev may be extremely experienced, but that doesn't correlate with leadership!

They could be a great mentor to junior devs, but that doesn't mean they can manage people or grow team culture.

Don't just promote the experts!

[Lisa Para @ParaLiterature]

@Krista__Hare (my good-friend-turned-goal-setting-coach) and I scheduled my #WritingGoals2020 up to Dec. 3rd. I will post occasional updates - #WritingCommunity, please help keep me accountable!

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

@jenistyping In a perfect world, a manager helps, teaches, and motivates their employees much like a parent would for their child.

I don't think they should be on the same level because someone has to set expectations and enforce them. The manager should also be bringing the "expertise".

[Krista Hare @Krista__Hare]

@SchneiderKJ That's true! There are certain aspects of a "sales mindset" needed in most jobs. It's just important to know where the line is!