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Dealing with a boss who doesn't know how to hire
Hey all!
I just came into a Director role and the CEO of my company has quite honestly not hired the best people in the past. Now that I'll be working with this team - shouldn't I be the one choosing them? Of course she'll get final say but shouldn't this be part of my job? Any advice appreciated.
Erin Beemer
Product Developer | Change Maker | Growth Minded
520
12/02/19 at 4:41PM UTC
Congrats on your new role! I think it's critical that you have a role in selecting candidates, especially if you're going to be the one to lead, train, mentor and also be responsible for any disciplinary action. Making the right decision about new talent is such an important endeavor and also can affect the morale/success of the existing team. I've seen the effects of poor hiring decisions and in your place, I would definitely want to have a lead or active role in the selection.
I would clearly express your interest in taking on a lead role as hiring manager the CEO and also proactively show what types of talents/strengths you'd value in a team member in order to try to influence the CEO to make a good choice as well.
Lisa Leslie HefterBanking professional
226
11/26/19 at 3:47PM UTC
For higher level employees at my company, the hiring manager usually identifies his/her top candidate and gains concurrence from the Executive team. Usually when you present who you think is best, everyone will feel the same. So yes, I think you should source the candidate.
Lady PeleRetired Project Manager
3.96k
11/20/19 at 2:46PM UTC
In my new small company of only 110 employees, the hiring manager starts the interviews, but each candidate is interviewed by at least half of the executive team and then feedback from all interviewers goes into the decision. In my former company (80,000 employees), the hiring manager usually included one or more members of the team in the interview process, but usually made the final decision.
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