In this week’s BINC TV episode we decided to talk about qualifying opportunities – as in how a candidate should be qualifying a good opportunity and how a client should be qualifying an ideal candidate. On the candidate side, the following are criteria that are qualities to look for in a potential next employer.

Amount of funding
Pedigree of the management team
Strength of the product and it’s potential to generate revenue for the company
The company’s exit strategy
Sustainability – how likely is this company to still be in business three years from now.
Qualify the Job, questions to ask:
How long has it been open
Market salary range
How many offers have been extended and been declined
What type of pressure are they under to fill this position and why is it open
On the client side, the following are some things to think about when looking for the ideal candidate: For a more detailed list please visit our post titled Are you a top performer.

Past performance – type of companies worked for, and blocks of working history
Good degree/education
Accelerated Growth as Compared to Peer Class
Proven passion for craft, do they participate in extra curricular activities like coding challenges, or participate in their own side project
Recognition from Peers and Managers
Has that “it” Factor


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