Lessons Learnt From Interviewing 1,000 People
Hey, I'm Deepak Shukla. Today, I'll be sharing my six invaluable lessons learned from interviewing thousands of candidates over the past decade. As the founder of Pearl Lemon Group, a multi-seven-figure business with a fully remote team, I've honed effective recruitment strategies that I'm excited to pass on to you. Let's dive into these key lessons:
🔗 Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:28 People Will Stay for Culture 3:30 Build Inside Out and Outside In 6:10 Developing Economies House Amazing Talent 8:40 Hire the Working Class 9:40 Optimize for Development 12:20 Street Smarts,Hard Work,Experience 14:00 Conclusion
Introduction and Background (0:00 - 0:27) Over the last six years, we've built a thriving, fully remote team. Here are the key lessons I've learned:
People Will Stay for Culture (0:28 - 3:29) Money and career paths are important, but a strong company culture is irreplaceable. It's the intangible aspects like camaraderie and shared vision that retain employees.
Build Inside Out and Outside In (3:30 - 6:09) Focus on internal development and external perception. Career development, performance reviews, and market reputation are crucial.
Developing Economies House Amazing Talent (6:10 - 8:39) Hiring from developing economies like South Africa, India, and Pakistan can bring top-tier talent at a fraction of the cost due to currency differences.
Hire the Working Class (8:40 - 9:39) Hardworking individuals from working-class backgrounds often exhibit exceptional diligence and work ethic, translating to higher output.
Optimize for Development (9:40 - 12:19) Invest in the growth of new hires through thorough training and onboarding processes. Long-term development can yield high-caliber talent from within.
Street Smarts,Hard Work,Experience (12:20 - 13:59) Test on the job rather than relying solely on resumes. Practical skills and a strong work ethic often outperform traditional experience.
7.Conclusion (14:00 - End) By integrating these lessons, you can significantly enhance your recruitment process and build a strong, cohesive team.
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Who is Deepak Shukla?🤔
🧔🏿 Deepak Shukla, the Founder and CEO of Pearl Lemon, a multi-award-winning, full-service SEO agency based in London. With a passion for bootstrapping and aggressive growth, Deepak has taken Pearl Lemon from humble beginnings in his mum's place to a thriving £275k company in less than 24 months. 🚀
Deepak is a well-known figure in the digital marketing world, having been featured in TEDx, SEMrush, BBC, Chelsea FC, Appsumo, Bright Talks, and more. He is a true thought leader in SEO and growth hacking. 💻📈
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🏆 DEEPAK’S ACHIEVEMENTS & EXPERIENCES 🏆
Trained British Soldier 24x Marathon runner 3x Ultramarathon Runner 50-125 km 2x Full IronMan - South Africa & Holland 1x Fight Won via TKO Muay Thai in Rio, Brazil Lived homelessly for 1 week 50+ Countries Backpacking 9 Countries Lived In - Amsterdam, Malaga, Malta, Lisbon, Turin, Rio, Lausanne, London, Tbilisi 30+ dives - PADI Rescue Diver 1200+ Km Hitchhiking from London-Tallinn, Estonia in 3.5 days 50+ Tattoos 150 songs Performed w/Mobo award-winning Rachel Kerr & Nate James Warm up act for music group Roll Deep Music Recording Studio - 200+ clients nationwide Tutoring Company - 120k+ annualized revenue Y2 Online education marketplace. Raised £75k Freelanced whilst travelling the world 24 months TedX Speaker on Social Media 19 million views Quora 250k+ Youtube views 15k+ students Udemy 100+ reviews 20+ courses Skillshare w/250+ followers 15k LinkedIn connections 21+ podcast features
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