The Founder Files
They Want a Job, Not YOUR Job
There are two types of candidates. People who want a job. And people who want THIS job. The difference is everything. Someone who wants a job sends the…
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The Founder Files.
Short stories and sharp opinions on hiring and building teams, from HireUA founder Kyle Mau.
Written by Kyle Mau
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Why Karen Screeches “HIRE LOCAL!”
The same companies telling you to “hire American” moved their own call centers to the Philippines a decade ago. Every single one of them. The bank that lectures…
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Sorting Through the AI-Turds
Candidates are using AI for everything now. Their resumes. Their cover letters. Their trial tasks. They even use it to deep-fake how they look on an interview. And…
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My Favorite Pre-Interview Screening Question (Pineapple Pizza)
I ask every candidate the same question in their application: “Does pineapple belong on pizza?” Not because I care about their answer. Because I care if they HAVE…
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How Inflation Ruins Virtual Assistant Salaries & Hiring Fantasies
“I want a Virtual Assistant who can manage my email, run my social media, handle bookkeeping, do customer service, coordinate projects, and maybe build my website.” Great. What’s…
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#1 Player in the World Captivates Crowd by Staring at Ball in Dirt
I was watching a golf tournament recently. The World’s #1 player, Scottie Scheffler, was sitting in the dirt, looking at a ball, with 300 people watching. Meanwhile, 50…
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Hiring Virtual Assistants for Graveyard Shifts
My timezone post got some heat. Many a Virtual Assistant from the Philippines said: “We do overnight work successfully. You’re WRONG.” You’re right. But you’re also proving my…
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30% of Your Life Is Going to Your Phone
You’re spending 30% of your waking lifetime on your phone. Instead of spending time with your children, or doing a hobby, you are scrolling on your phone. 30%…
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The People Who Claim Hiring Overseas Is Evil
“Why don’t you just hire in the US?? Oh right – it costs 5 times more!! YOU’RE SO EVIL! BUSINESS OWNER! SCROOGE!!!” Yes. Exactly. Another genius screaming “businesses…
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The Cycle That Keeps Your Company Stuck
Every growing company I talk to is stuck in the same cycle. Doesn’t matter if it’s service, product, local, online. It applies to anyone and everyone. Step 1…
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An Open Letter to Anyone Hiring Hourly (Remote)
Before you hire anyone, ask yourself one honest question. Is there actually enough work to justify a dedicated person? Because here’s what I see all the time: Company…
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Is Working on the Weekends Healthy for Business Owners?
There’s a lot of “hustle and grind” culture out there today that basically says you’re loser if you aren’t working on your business 24/7 constantly. Yes, that includes working…
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