How do you know if someone is really cut out for recruiting — before you hire them? In Episode 4 of Virtual Equity, Lindsey and Nicole each came up with their three things they look for in an interview to quickly identify whether a candidate has what it takes — without comparing notes first.

Spoiler: Lindsey's list will surprise you.

In this episode: 🔹 Why accountability is Nicole's #1 non-negotiable — and what a red flag sounds like 🔹 How to use top grading interviews to assess accountability and growth mindset 🔹 Why Lindsey looks for people who can make her laugh in an interview 🔹 The snake story — and why one authentic answer got someone hired on the spot 🔹 The GPA question — and why how you answer it tells everything about your honesty 🔹 Why "I don't remember" is the worst answer you can give 🔹 Why Lindsey asks "why this company" at the end of every interview 🔹 How adaptability separates good recruiters from great ones 🔹 Management tip: Test your ideas first — then bring your team the proof 🔹 Tip of the Week: Use the story of how you landed your last job to showcase recruiter skills

🕐 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Introduction: How to Rule Out the Weak 0:36 — Nicole's #1: Accountability — what it looks like and what disqualifies you 2:54 — What a non-accountability statement sounds like 5:42 — Using top grading to assess candidates at all experience levels 8:26 — Lindsey's #1: Can you make me laugh and connect with me? 9:24 — The snake story — authenticity gets you hired 10:14 — How Lindsey uses icebreakers to help candidates relax 13:54 — Nicole's #2: Growth mindset — what are you doing to better yourself? 18:02 — Lindsey's #2: The GPA question — the ultimate honesty test 20:06 — Why "I don't remember" is the wrong answer 21:37 — Lindsey's #3: Why Junction, why recruiting, why this industry? 25:57 — Nicole's #3: How adaptable are you when everything changes? 29:12 — Management tip: Roll up your sleeves and show your team — don't just tell them 32:39 — Tip of the Week: Use the story of how you landed your last job

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