Jaclyn Johnson has a huge plan for his business.
She began hosting events for female entrepreneurs in 2011 and officially launched her company Create & Cluchate in 2015.
Over the past decade, the founders have expanded their business to host 2,000 gatherings and sold them to the company $22 millionbought it, brought a new CEO, and established theCoachella for Career Women“ – A two-day festival that includes Doechii, Ciara, Aeysha Curry and Paige Desorbo.
Johnson, 40, is now the chief creative officer of Create & Cruptate. When she hires someone, she looks for someone who can act quickly and provide big ideas for startups.
One of her favorite interview questions asked, the expected employment was: “When did you open the fire?”
Jaclyn Johnson repurchased her company Create & Cluartate in 2024 and has been preparing to host the “Coachella for Career for Career women”.
Photography by Britt Perkins
Her goal is to see how someone works and solves the problem completely as planned. “People who can bend, move and adapt are always perfect for an entrepreneurial environment,” Johnson said.
Johnson also appreciates those who are not afraid of discussing when problems arise or make mistakes and their reflections since reflecting on them. “mine Green flag She said.
Her work opinions – and how to avoid
On the other hand, Johnson says her biggest Interview red flags It’s a person There was no preparation And don’t know the role or company.
“It’s so important to do due diligence before the interview,” Johnson said. To check it out, she asked Another question Measuring candidates’ understanding of the work of the company and, more importantly, their perception of the work being done.
For example, if she is interviewing someone in a marketing role, she would ask, “Do you like the marketing we are doing? Do you think we can do better?”
“I always impress me when someone gives real feedback to the business and the company,” Johnson said. Meanwhile, “if they don’t know about your business or even what is going on or what is doing, I think that’s a red flag.”
Create & Crowdate’s team is lean: The company has grown from less than 10 employees to about 15 now since Johnson’s return. When they were not at the event, employees worked completely remotely throughout New York City. Boston; Washington, DC; Nashville; San Diego and elsewhere. The company also works with a network of agent partners.
As a remote team, it is crucial to hire the right fit and qualification. Some of her considerations include: “What kind of energy do they bring to the team through Zoom, I know that sounds crazy, but it’s important,” she said. “How and how energy connects with you online and offline? What does it look like? You’re trying to create this culture.”
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