If you're hiring, there's a big chance you're screwing it up. Yep, you heard that right. I work with countless startups and see where they consistently fall short when it comes to hiring. Everyone starts off with the best intentions, but companies underestimate the time and dedication needed to hire just one person, so they fall into the trap of being sloppy - and candidates notice.

As a young startup, we'll always have competing priorities when we don't have enough people to delegate tasks. Don't bump recruiting off the top of your list. Employees leave, they get promoted, they move to another org, but no matter what the case may be, you will always be hiring. It's never something you complete. Having a process in place that's repeatable, thoughtful and, of course, grounded in reality will help you be a top contender for those prospective candidates.