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Hiring for a project milestone
Working backwards from a deadline can reveal the skills that matter most.
The perspective
Onix Recruitment / journalA deadline creates urgency, but speed without a clear scope can cost more time later. Begin with the milestone and identify what a new hire needs to deliver before it arrives.
From there, establish the interfaces: who approves work, what decisions the person can make and which disciplines they must coordinate with.
A concise picture of the first 90 days often says more than a long list of generic requirements.
Key considerations
01Name the milestone
02Define decision-making scope
03Describe the first 90 days