Knowledge Base: Tom Sweeney, Crew Technology recruitment

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In this edition of Knowledge Base, Richard Liew talks with Tom Sweeney, cofounder of Crew Technology Recruitment, a recruitment agency based in Dunedin and Christchurch but helping New Zealand businesses source and employ top IT and digital talent nationally.

Tom shares key insights for founders looking to hire their first tech team members including common mistakes that businesses make when employing and onboarding new team members.

Topics Covered:

• What does a recruitment agency do?
• How does the service work?
• What key mistakes should be avoided when hiring your first tech team member?
• What is hiring for a “culture-add” and why is it more important than “culture-fit”?
• Job descriptions and successful staff onboarding

Crew Technology Recruitment is a supporter of the Startup NZ entrepreneurs scholarship programme.