Hiring Success: How Visionary CEOs Compete for the Best Talent

Jerome Ternynck · First published February 11th 2020

Who you hire defines everything, from business success down to who you are as a leader. That’s why hiring top talent is the #1 priority of most CEOs, and yet, studies show that the majority don’t believe they recruit highly talented people. As the talent economy continues to evolve, CEOs need to adapt the way they compete for talent in order to keep up. As a current SaaS CEO and former recruiter, Jerome Ternynck packs 30 years of learnings and differentiated recruiting strategies into Hiring Success to provide CEOs a future-ready perspective for talent. You’ll walk away with the ability to attract, select, and hire the best talent at a global scale on demand–leading to hiring success now and in the future.

“Hiring Success: How Visionary CEOs Compete for the Best Talent” is a book that helps CEOs and leaders in hiring the right employees to build a successful company.

1. The hiring process is the most important responsibility of a CEO.
2. Start with a clear vision of the ideal candidate and align the hiring process with the company’s culture.
3. Use behavioral interviewing techniques to assess a candidate’s fit for the company and the job.
4. Ensure that the hiring team is diverse and representative of the company’s culture.
5. Make use of technology, such as social media and online assessments, to screen and evaluate candidates.
6. Foster a positive candidate experience and provide clear communication throughout the hiring process.
7. Make sure the interview process is thorough and complete, with multiple interviews and assessments.
8. Offer competitive salaries and benefits, and create an attractive work environment to attract and retain the best talent.
9. Foster a positive work culture that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
10. Continuously evaluate and improve the hiring process to ensure that the best talent is hired for the company.