Legacy hiring notes
A hiring workflow for service companies that screens curiosity, technical preparation, and problem-solving before the first day on the job.
By Boots & Ladders · · 2 min read
Start training inside the application
A strong job post can say that prior experience is not required while still naming the real tasks, tools, and expectations of the role.
Open-ended application questions can teach candidates what matters, reveal how they research unfamiliar problems, and surface the people who are willing to prepare before they are hired.
Make technical curiosity visible
Before an interview, candidates can be encouraged to study basic equipment, safety, workflow, and common job scenarios. That invitation shows who can self-learn when the answer is not handed to them.
The goal is not to trick anyone. It is to find people who lean into the work, ask better questions, and arrive with context.
Use a hands-on assessment
An in-person assessment with real tools or equipment quickly reveals problem-solving, patience, willingness, and care. Even simple tasks show how someone handles uncertainty.
Over time, inexperienced but curious candidates can become productive quickly when paired with senior technicians because the training began before the hire was official.