* ensure that the person can acknowledge mistakes and handles criticism/feedback in a positive manner. obviously that needs to be communicated in a fair and responsible manner
* do you want to have a beer/coffee/social interaction with the person outside of work? does not mean you will but you will need to build a relationship with the person
* make sure you know what you are expecting from the hire, write that down, not in MBA speak but in a way that you will be able to review the list in 3/6/12 months
* know you are going to make mistakes, be honest about it with the team and keep on improving. it never ends but it is such an awesome journey.
* do you want to have a beer/coffee/social interaction with the person outside of work? does not mean you will but you will need to build a relationship with the person
* make sure you know what you are expecting from the hire, write that down, not in MBA speak but in a way that you will be able to review the list in 3/6/12 months
* know you are going to make mistakes, be honest about it with the team and keep on improving. it never ends but it is such an awesome journey.
(no capital letters, speed has a price :D)