What One CEO Learned From Recruiting In Bangladesh

After losing his father at a young age, Khairul Alam was forced to figure out how to support himself and pay for his educational needs. While juggling a job and multiple freelance gigs, he realized there was a huge disconnect in the marketplace. While many were hungry to freelance, they lacked the proper incentives and training to be truly successful. He established Fleet Bangladesh, and in a few short years, Fleet Bangladesh went from ten employees to over a thousand. 

Here’s what he learned in the process

Look for people with enthusiasm and energy

What is more important – an employee’s attitude or their skillset? It’s an age-old question. Oftentimes, it is more beneficial to find someone who has the right attitude and eagerness to learn than someone who might have a great skill set but doesn’t fit as well with company culture. This approach allowed Alam to expand his hiring pool and…