10 Hiring Insights from Elon Musk to Make Sure You Hire the Right Person Every Time

Hiring is getting harder.

So here are 10 Hiring insights from Elon Musk that will make sure you hire the right person every time: pic.twitter.com/IWVlxmIWXV

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Known for his ambitious goals and ability to turn his visions into reality, his ability to build a talented team who share his passion and drive for innovation is one of Elon's keys to success.

Here are 10 ways Musk finds the right people.

Starting with the most important...

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1. Look for Passion and Drive

"When looking to hire, passion is the number one thing I look for. You want people who are passionate and driven to succeed."

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Musk believes that passion and drive are essential qualities in any team member.

When hiring, he looks for people who are not only intelligent and skilled but also share his vision and are driven to make it a reality.

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2. Prioritize Skills Over Credentials

"I don't care if you got a degree from Harvard or a degree from a community college. If you've got the skills, I want you on my team."

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Musk values skills over credentials, recognizing that a degree or pedigree doesn't necessarily equate to competence.

Instead, he focuses on finding individuals who have a proven track record of success in their field.

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3. Seek out Autodidacts

"A lot of the best people don't have advanced degrees. They don't even have degrees at all. I'm not necessarily looking for someone who went to a prestigious university or has a particular degree. I'm looking for an autodidact."

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Musk also values individuals who are self-taught and have a hunger for knowledge.

He believes autodidacts are often highly motivated and resourceful, making them valuable additions to any team.

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4. Don't Fear Hiring Mavericks

"I hire people with a track record of exceptional achievement. Mavericks. People who have accomplished things that are very hard to do."

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Musk isn't afraid to hire individuals who are unconventional or non-traditional.

He values people who have achieved exceptional things in their field, even if they have done so in an unconventional way.

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5. Look for Cultural Fit

"I always look for people who are fundamentally driven by the mission. The mission is the thing that drives them, rather than money or fame or power or whatever."

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Musk values cultural fit and looks for team members who share his mission and values.

He believes a strong cultural fit leads to better collaboration and more effective teamwork.

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6. Conduct Rigorous Interviews

"It's very important to have a feedback loop, where you're constantly thinking about what you've done and how you could be doing it better.

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Musk believes in conducting rigorous interviews to ensure he hires the best candidates.

He asks tough questions and expects candidates to be able to explain their thought process and problem-solving approach in detail.

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7. Hire for Diversity

"It's very important to have a diverse team because if you don't, you're going to get a narrow viewpoint.

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You're not going to see the problem from all angles."

Musk recognizes the importance of diversity in hiring and believes that a team with diverse perspectives and backgrounds leads to better decision-making and innovation.

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8. Foster a Culture of Learning

"I think it's important to have a feedback loop, where you're constantly thinking about what you've done and how you could be doing it better."

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Musk values a culture of learning and encourages team members to continuously improve and learn new skills.

He believes that a team that is constantly learning and adapting is more likely to achieve success in the long term.

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9. Set High Expectations

"I think it's possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary."

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Musk sets high expectations for himself and his team, believing that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things if they are motivated and driven.

He encourages his team to aim high and take on ambitious goals.

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10. Encourage Risk-taking

"If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough."

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Musk believes that innovation requires taking risks and being willing to fail.

He encourages his team to take calculated risks and learn from their mistakes to achieve greater success in the future.

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Summary:

Musk knows how to hire.

These quotes prove it.

Learn from him and begin to prioritize…

1. Passion and drive
2. Skills over credentials
3. A culture of learning and innovation

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