Your boss just called you. He has approved the new hire that you desperately needed. The COVID situation is pushing you to new limits and you have to do it right. There is no mistake here – its either you make your target or you are out! You tried hard to manage the team without John that left – but it is simply impossible. He was damn good….we should have tried to keep him. Ok…what’s next? I have the approval – but where should I start? Right….LinkedIn….I saw so many posts about hiring – I’m sure I can do this. I don’t want to ask more budget for recruiting agency….We anyway heard at All-Hands call that we are cutting costs. I have anyway Luis from HR department – he will surly help. Here, I’ll write few words about the job description. Easy. 15 days later, and still counting, the process is far from completion. What the hiring manager doesn’t know is, this process will cost him more than he thought: The time to write the JD’s The time to promote it at the media The time to review so many emails, messages and read so many CV’s Filter CV’s, so many of them The time to coordinate interviews To interview so many – also ones that are not the right fit To negotiate a package To coordinate until signature If you accumulate the time this process takes, you will realise that the money you are saving, actually will costs you more. Don’t do this mistake. Don’t waste your time. Be smart.

I wrote one day, after a long trip I had, a post about the importance of spending time with your family. I have decided not to publish it yet and waited for the right time. And then came 'Corona'. I was watching very carefully the numbers, since it all started, every day. I had a really bad feeling about it, especially because I'm at risk, but also, I had a very important trip planned in April and it felt unlikely I could fly. The situation, as you know, became horrendous and quickly half of the world population stayed at home. When you are an entrepreneur the rhythm you dictate is the path your company will go. In this very complex situation, I was just speechless. Are any of my words would be heard in such chaotic time? Do people have different priority in life since the Covid-19? Nevertheless, as an entrepreneur you have to keep up and find ways of being creative and invent yourself every day, even in very difficult times. I have decided to use this time to reflect. While working on my database of my candidates and customers, I have more time to pause and look after myself and my family. Without planning, the article of spending time with family, became irrelevant as we were gifted to spend more time together. I started to practice running, with the kids as well, cooking with the kids and just be together. It is not often we get a chance to spend so much time with our love ones without school, traveling, office time and inability to go out. I believe recruitment will be essential requirement, but not today when there is so much unknown of the economy and countries still fighting to prevail the virus. Recruitment, to re build the economy, will be important component and Pair will be here to assist. In the meantime I recommend all the many job-seekers, who had approached me or thinking of finding a job, please work on your CV (here are some tips from us: https://www.pairrecruitment.com/wrting-cv ) and spend your time in learning more about products, technology and the industry. Read as much as you can – and in your spare time – spend time with your family! God protect us all!

Ever since we were little we have been taught to achieve a mission. I remember my child's first mission, which was giving up her dummy. She was so determined and just gave it away. She was 3. Not everyone can want something yet achieving it so quickly. It takes strength, determination and faith, that you will succeed (And faith in God for me). Growing up, our goals become a bit less selfish and more for others around us. Especially when you are a parent. After all, why are we working so hard if not for them? But then, there is a moment in your life you are focused and put a goal for yourself, small and big ones; harder workout at the gym, better job, and go to this amazing island you saw on a pop up add on Facebook! Stop for a moment and think. How do I get to these goals, what is my plan, when do I want to achieve it. Being just a dreamer won't lead you to achieve your goal. Act and plan. I'm writing these words on the way to itw conference in Chicago. Worked hard in planning every detail of it and I finally I made it. Now I'm heading to my next goal. What is your goal?....