"A few years ago, the head of business operations launched a startup, now operating as Cricket Wireless, a subsidiary of AT&T. Cricket Wireless is now worth over $6 billion and has more than 13 million customers, a spokesperson for AT&T said. During that process, she had the opportunity to build her dream team - and her goal was to find employees who were willing to think big. Through trial and error, Van Buskirk discovered two interview questions that she still uses to help her identify the right candidates."
""When you're driving change or starting something new, it's really important to get people that can thrive in that kind of environment," Van Buskirk said. She said she's open to responses about both personal and professional risks, but in general, she's looking for a "big, bold move," and she's looking to hear how comfortable the candidate is with getting uncomfortable. She said she's heard responses about people moving to a new country or making a pivot into a new industry."
Jennifer Van Buskirk leads AT&T's business operations and manages roughly 20,000 people after more than 25 years at the company. She launched a startup that became Cricket Wireless, now valued over $6 billion with more than 13 million customers. She prioritizes hiring candidates who think big and are comfortable taking significant risks. She uses two interview questions to identify bold, courageous hires. Her first question asks candidates to describe the greatest risk they have taken and why. She welcomes both personal and professional examples and looks for evidence of getting comfortable with discomfort. Small-picture, risk-averse answers are dealbreakers.
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