Nick Esquivel’s Post

Hiring isn’t just about filling a position, It’s about finding someone who can grow with your team, bring fresh ideas to the table, and make a real impact. I’ve seen firsthand how the right person can transform not just a role, but the dynamic of an entire team. It’s a reminder to look beyond the resume, and focus on potential, values, and attitude. What do you prioritize when hiring?

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐱: 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐯𝐬. 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 🤔 Hiring is the highest leverage activity a leader can do. But, which role do you hire? 1️⃣ Hire someone for tasks you 𝒂𝒍𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 know so you can:  - Delegate more tasks  - Increase your throughput rate - Focus on higher-value activities Think junior roles like Growth or Operation Associate or generalist roles like Chief of Staff or Operations Team Lead.  2️⃣ Hire someone for tasks you 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 so you can:  - Solve a critical bottleneck  - Increase task specialization  - Unleash creativity and growth Think functional roles such as Social Media Manager, Software Engineer, or Accounting Lead. I think the right answer is both—the best leaders hire a mix of junior generalists and expert specialists. But, every hire should propel the organization forward ⏩ The best hires I've made added more value than I could have imagined And left me saying "I wish I hired this person sooner!"

Attention, hiring managers. Please put some thought into why someone should want to do the role you’re hiring for. I know you want someone who ticks all of your boxes. Who has all the skills and experience that will let them ‘hit the ground running’ (essentially, someone who has done the exact same job somewhere else). But if you’re going to attract that person, or someone close to it, you need to think about, and communicate, why they would want to do it. Hint - helping YOU achieve what YOU want is probably not going to be that motivating for them.

Hiring with Vision: Building Today for Tomorrow’s Success Hiring isn’t just about filling a role. It’s about strategically bringing in people who fit today and can help lead tomorrow. The right team members bring more than just skills; they bring drive, adaptability, and alignment with your company’s long-term goals. With the job market moving fast, having a vision for your team’s growth is the best investment you can make. Is your hiring strategy focused on today and tomorrow?

Hiring a generalist vs. Hiring a specialist? When you are starting off it’s better to setup a small team of generalists who can problem solve supported by specialists. As you scale, you will need more specialists. The problem statements you are solving are hopefully better define now and they will require a specialists attention. #hiring #specialists #generalists #scaling #growth #organisation #team

Don't hire somebody just because they're smart. Smart is great and smart has potential, but smart doesn’t get the job done. Hire someone who can get stuff done and stick to deadlines. Hire someone you would want to grab lunch in the office with. Hire someone who doesn’t point out problems but comes with solutions. Smart is not the same as hard working or diligent — confusing them might just be the biggest hiring mistake you make.

Hire someone who doesn’t point out problems but comes with solutions. 1000% the most valuable asset in any colleague is their attitude, their passion. That’s the X Factor when it comes to being successful in any given role.

🚨 Hire Someone With No Experience!🚨 You might be thinking: "Why hire someone with no experience?" 🤔 Well, here's why: ✅ Fresh Perspective, No baggage, just innovative ideas. ✅ ready to Learn , Passion and curiosity go a long way! ✅ Adaptable, They’re not set in their ways and thrive in dynamic environments. ✅ Great Culture Fit, Enthusiasm and work ethic often matter more than experience. So, if you’re looking for someone to bring fresh energy, hustle, and a hunger to grow give someone with NO experience a chance! 🌱 #Hiring #NoExperienceNoProblem #TalentOverTradition #FreshPerspective #CareerGrowth #FutureLeaders

As a hiring manager, you might be tempted to push hiring decisions to the new year, but here's why end-of-year hiring can be a game-changer for you 𝘢𝘯𝘥 your team.