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Hiring
My first hire
When and how do I make my first hire?
Hiring · The Journey
What SOE has for this problem
Start with what is actually available.
essential · 6 min
Your First Hire
The ten decisions that separate a good first hire from the one that costs you a year.
framework · 5 min
Role Design Canvas
A one-page framework for writing a role that attracts the right person and deters the wrong one.
framework · 5 min
First 90 Days: Validate Before You Scale
The quiet rhythm that makes or breaks a new hire before anyone notices.
perspective · 5 min
When a Hire Is Not Working
A practical SOE perspective on diagnosing a hiring mismatch early and making a fair, evidence-based decision.
question · 6 min
When Should I Make My First Hire?
A first hire makes sense when the work is persistent, the role is clear, and the business can carry the full cost.
template · 7 min
Role Design Template
A template for writing a role description that attracts the right person.
template · 8 min
First 90 Days Plan
A working document for turning the first 90 days into evidence, priorities, tests, and decisions.
template · 6 min
Interview Scorecard
A simple scorecard for evaluating candidates on what matters.
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