Own a start-up? 11 hiring mistakes to avoid while recruiting

Always remember that the trust between longtime beer buddies might not be enough to handle tough business decisions, reports Tech In Asia

As a startup founder, hiring top talent was one of the biggest challenges that I faced. Here are some of my learnings in the hopes of benefiting anyone who reads them.

1. Hiring to meet arbitrary deadlines

I allocated myself deadlines to meet in every department, including hiring. But not all of them were necessary, and I let internal and perceived time pressures push me into making hasty decisions.

2. Hiring those who fit my budget, not requirements

While I agree that you need to be pragmatic about budgets, especially if you’re bootstrapping, you need to find motivated people who value passion.

3. Hiring for