Can artificial intelligence actually help you hire better people? In this episode of Choose People Love Pets, Brianna and Phoebe pull back the curtain on how they’re combining gut instinct, value-driven interview questions, and AI tools like ChatGPT to make smarter, more aligned hiring decisions in their veterinary hospital.

From evaluating resumes to catching red flags in interviews, they share the exact questions they ask, how they involve their team in the process, and the surprising ways AI has helped them hire for culture, not just credentials. You’ll laugh (cutoff butt shorts at an interview?), you’ll learn, and you’ll probably leave wanting to rewrite your interview guide.

Takeaways

• Setting clear expectations is crucial in the hiring process.
• Identifying red flags can prevent future issues in team dynamics.
• Resumes should be evaluated for presentation and experience.
• Cultural fit is as important as skills and experience.
• Behavioral questions can reveal a candidate's true character.
• Curiosity in candidates indicates genuine interest in the role.
• Hiring slow and firing fast helps maintain a positive culture.
• Proactive communication is key to a successful team environment.
• Candidates should demonstrate accountability and teamwork.
• Reflecting on past interview experiences can improve future hiring practices.

Epsisode References: 

• Resumes & Team Appreciation (Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bwguh7E3Ut65VNN1wCUub?si=yHLxYjD0RHOi79VaKlirPA)
• DVM Off Script: Dr. Jill Clark (Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MAFB23SQ4M2cEX44Gvag1?si=b9MYQP0rQzaDFdXixMP0MA)

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Interviewing Red Flags
02:38 Pre-Interview Considerations
13:37 Evaluating Resumes
16:52 Interview Techniques for Cultural Fit
21:25 Red Flags in Candidate Responses
23:42 The Importance of Team Dynamics in Hiring
28:53 Green Flags in Interviews