Talent and Growth - The Talent Acquisition Podcast Episode 218: Tell The Truth That Will Make The Wrong People Run Away with Justin Megawarne, Managing Partner at Megaslice
Justin Megawarne, co-founder of Megaslice, discusses their hiring philosophy and how they attract the right candidates for their company. They focus on being transparent about the challenges and realities of working at Megaslice, filtering out those who are not a good fit. They emphasize resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace chaos as key traits they look for in candidates. Their hiring philosophy has evolved to prioritize attitude over specific skills. Once hired, they treat employees like adults, being honest and transparent about the company's situation and involving them in decision-making.
Takeaways
Be transparent about the challenges and realities of working at your company to filter out candidates who are not a good fit.
Prioritize resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace chaos when hiring for demanding roles.
Treat employees like adults and be honest and transparent about the company's situation.
Involve employees in decision-making and provide opportunities for growth and learning.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
01:21
The Hiring Philosophy: Telling the Truth
07:54
Interviewing for Attitude
10:11
Filtering for Resilience and Adaptability
13:05
Balancing Honesty and Attraction
15:37
The Hell Yes or No Approach
20:34
Extending the Philosophy to Leadership and Culture
22:58
Conclusion and Final Thoughts