Episode 11

July 14, 2023

00:36:27

EPISODE #11: Taking Chances on Untapped Talent: How Anthony Nardini, CEO of NEXT, Is Building the Next Community of Startup Leaders

EPISODE #11: Taking Chances on Untapped Talent: How Anthony Nardini, CEO of NEXT, Is Building the Next Community of Startup Leaders
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EPISODE #11: Taking Chances on Untapped Talent: How Anthony Nardini, CEO of NEXT, Is Building the Next Community of Startup Leaders

Jul 14 2023 | 00:36:27

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Show Notes

With recent hiring freezes and layoffs, startups need to be more selective and strategic in their hiring approaches to attract and evaluate qualified, motivated candidates. In this episode, we get tips for startup founders on effectively communicating their needs, creating friction to find the best fit, and taking chances on career changers.

Key Takeaways:

- How to clearly communicate roles you are hiring for right now to attract qualified candidates

- Tips for avoiding "ghost roles" that waste candidates' time and breed distrust

- How to articulate your startup's values and required skills to help candidates self-select for fit

- Ways to add friction to your application process to surface the most interested and relevant applicants

- The benefits of project or contract-to-hire arrangements for evaluating career changers

- Why taking chances on career changers can build loyalty on your team

Anthony Nardini is the the CEO and Founder of NEXT, a community for mid-career and exec-level job-seekers searching for startup roles. NEXT partners with top startups and VC firms to help community members find amazing roles.

Learn more at nextcareers.co.

You can find Anthony on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonynardini/.

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