Listen up startups! Here are a few tips to rope in the best talent for your company!

In the times of a booming startup ecosystem in the country, there is definitely no dearth of jobs. And as an active working professional, I can personally vouch for it! However, I do feel a mental block when it comes to working with a startup.

Concerns regarding the role, remuneration, work-life balance come into picture while weighing the pros and cons that ultimately influences my final decision (which by now you must have known as I continue to write for Business Insider India!). Hence, I decided to share a few tips that I personally feel will help startup hire the best talent in the industry!

Introduction please!

If you are a startup and you have approached a job seeker, especially if it is an industry veteran to take charge of your company's operations, ensure you introduce yourself well! The first communication itself must have the basic details about the company. For instance, it would be great to know what is the company all about—the vision, the goal of the company? Also, additional information about the funding or investors of the company would be a great starter!

Clarity in role

Be very clear with the role that you will offer the candidate. If you plan to hire someone senior, it would be nice if you offer a role that can offer more in terms of experience than what is being offered in the candidate’s current organisation. Basically, pitch the job in such a way that the candidate can see his growth in the company.

Work-life balance

Startups usually require extra working hours and hence, it can really screw up one’s work-life balance. Do not dilly-dally! Be clear about your expectations. Besides, talk about the work environment of the company. This helps the potential employee to get rid of his inhibitions about joining the company.

Let’s talk monies

Remuneration is important! So, when you want to hire a really good talent, ensure you are willing to shell out a grand on their remuneration. If the industry standard says 30%, you need to push up that figure a bit because you are a startup and you do need smart brains to make you successful!