Hiring for Creativity




Recent Hiring for Creativity Articles

Do Yourself a Favor: Hire Nice People

This entrepreneur says team dynamics can make or break your company. That's why he hires the nice guy every time.  Read more

4 Ways to Write a Killer Job Description

The more time and effort you put into describing the job, the better quality candidates you'll get. Here's where to start.  Read more

Compared to This, Your Mission Statement Sucks

The mission statement at this company might possibly be the one by which all others should be judged.  Read more

What Makes a Star Hire

Do the candidates you're interviewing have these four qualities? If not, stop the process immediately.  Read more

5 Keys to Recruiting the Best of the Best

Finding the right employees is a lynchpin of success. Here's what to look for.  Read more

2 Best Words for a Start-up Job Description Ever

Next time you write a job description, take this hint from a U.S. Army Green Beret.  Read more

Want to Hire the Best College Grads? Ignore the Degree

To build the best work force, hire bright young people--even before they graduate--and don't worry about what they studied.  Read more

5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Co-founder

To head off problems down the road, any prospective partner must bring a lot more than talent to the table. Here's what else to look for.  Read more

The Truth About the Office Wallflower

He never speaks up in group meetings and cringes when invited to after-work happy hours. What's the problem? Maybe it's you.  Read more

The 5 Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2013

Fast-growing start-ups are waging a war for top talent. But among even the most difficult positions to slot, a few emerge as the most challenging of all.  Read more

4 Reasons Yahoo's Telecommuting Ban Won't Last

Telecommuting, handled properly, creates more effective, harder-working, employees. Eventually, Marissa Mayer will figure that out.  Read more

What Nepalese Mountaineers Can Teach You About Business

Sherpas are famous for trekking to the summit of Mount Everest. But one entrepreneur says they have much to teach the business world.  Read more

10 Best Reasons to Be an Entrepreneur

When the work is hard and the hours are long, these are the reasons founders keep doing what they do.  Read more

Creativity Tips From 5 Very Funny People

Great comedians make their living by seeing the world in a fresh way and creating high-value "product" to match. Could your team learn from that?  Read more

4 Characteristics of the Ultimate Start-up Hire

When you launch a company, each additional employee makes an enormous difference. Here's exactly what you need to look for.  Read more