Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Founder and CPO of GoHire, a talent-hiring platform used by SMBs across the world to manage jobs, candidates, interviews, and hiring, in less time, with less effort. On a mission to help you spend less time hiring and more time growing your business.

Virtual Hiring: Best Practices and Challenges of Remote Recruitment

Hiring · 5 min read

Virtual Hiring: Best Practices and Challenges of Remote Recruitment

Did you know that 89% of companies are hiring virtually, but only 19% find the online recruitment process better than in-person? Learn how to overcome the challenges of remote hiring with helpful tips in this guide.

Chris Smith

By Chris Smith

on 8 Jun 2023
7-Point Plan: How Founders Can Manage Hiring

Hiring · 3 min read

7-Point Plan: How Founders Can Manage Hiring

Cracking the Startup Hiring Code: A 7-Point Plan for Success! Define needs, build your brand, leverage GoHire, invest in onboarding, feedback, diversity, and data-driven decisions. Empower your startup's growth!

Chris Smith

By Chris Smith

on 2 Jun 2023
21 Ways How Startups Can Avoid Paying Recruiter Fees

Startup Hiring · 5 min read

21 Ways How Startups Can Avoid Paying Recruiter Fees

This article offers strategies to avoid recruiter fees in startups, such as in-house recruiting, employee referrals, social media recruitment, job boards, and more. By implementing these methods, startups can optimize their recruitment process and allocate resources to other areas of their business.

Chris Smith

By Chris Smith

on 31 May 2023
19 Top Tips How Employer Branding Can Help You Find Better Candidates

Employer Branding · 6 min read

19 Top Tips How Employer Branding Can Help You Find Better Candidates

Employer branding is key to attracting top talent in the competitive corporate landscape. This guide provides tips to help find better candidates, including understanding your brand, defining your value proposition, showcasing company culture, leveraging social media, and more.

Chris Smith

By Chris Smith

on 29 May 2023
21-Point Checklist To Create An Inclusive Employer Brand

Employer Branding · 5 min read

21-Point Checklist To Create An Inclusive Employer Brand

An inclusive employer brand is essential for business success. McKinsey found diverse companies have higher financial returns. Follow this 21-point checklist to create an inclusive employer brand that attracts talent, fosters diversity, enhances culture, and drives innovation.

Chris Smith

By Chris Smith

on 25 May 2023
Exploring Niche Job Boards: Hidden Gems for Candidate Sourcing

Job Boards · 3 min read

Exploring Niche Job Boards: Hidden Gems for Candidate Sourcing

Explore the significance of niche job boards for targeted candidate sourcing, overcoming talent shortages, and driving recruitment success in a competitive landscape. Embrace their rise and leverage these platforms for effective candidate acquisition.

Chris Smith

By Chris Smith

on 23 May 2023
14 Tips How To Get Series A Funding For Your Startup

Startup Funding · 4 min read

14 Tips How To Get Series A Funding For Your Startup

14 Practical Tips to Secure Series A Funding for Your Startup: From demonstrating product-market fit to perfecting your pitch, learn the essential strategies that can increase your chances of securing critical Series A financing for your startup.

Chris Smith

By Chris Smith

on 19 May 2023
10 Ways How Busy Founders Can Streamline Hiring

Hiring · 4 min read

10 Ways How Busy Founders Can Streamline Hiring

This guide provides ten steps to streamline hiring for busy founders, including defining the ideal candidate, leveraging technology like GoHire, utilizing social media, implementing referral programs, and continuously evaluating the process.

Chris Smith

By Chris Smith

on 17 May 2023
21 Top Tips For Hiring New Employees In The UK

Recruitment Software · 5 min read

21 Top Tips For Hiring New Employees In The UK

UK hiring is complex. It needs role definition, employer brand, diverse recruitment, cultural fit assessment, competitive compensation, streamlined processes, diversity commitment, retention focus, comprehensive onboarding, tech utilization, and expert advice.

Chris Smith

By Chris Smith

on 15 May 2023
10 Reasons Why Employer Branding Matters in Job Advertising

Employer Branding · 4 min read

10 Reasons Why Employer Branding Matters in Job Advertising

Employer branding attracts top talent and lowers recruitment costs. Build a strong brand by defining your unique value, promoting culture, and communicating consistently. Leverage social media, employee advocacy, and invest in well-being. Measure metrics, adapted for remote candidates.

Chris Smith

By Chris Smith

on 10 May 2023
7 Top Pitch Deck Mistakes Startups Always Make

Startups · 2 min read

7 Top Pitch Deck Mistakes Startups Always Make

A strong pitch deck is critical for entrepreneurs seeking funding, but common mistakes can derail their efforts. This article provides data-backed insights to avoid seven common pitch deck pitfalls, such as emphasizing benefits over features, being concise, and showcasing the team's qualifications.

Chris Smith

By Chris Smith

on 6 May 2023
8 Tips To Get Startup Funding Without Giving Up Equity

Startup Funding · 3 min read

8 Tips To Get Startup Funding Without Giving Up Equity

This article explores alternative funding options for startups that do not involve giving up equity. These options include bootstrapping, crowdfunding, grants and competitions, business loans, strategic partnerships and corporate sponsorships, revenue-based financing, vendor financing, and invoice factoring.

Chris Smith

By Chris Smith

on 4 May 2023