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Can hosting intimate, invite-only supper clubs be an effective way to find and evaluate potential hires or warm up prospective clients?
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What if the real magic of supper clubs isnβt just about scouting talent but about creating a vibe where people drop their masks and show who they really are? When everyoneβs gathered around good food and a cozy table, donβt you think the usual interview jitters melt away, revealing more genuine connections? Maybe it ainβt about structured tasks or evaluations but more about feeling out the chemistry and seeing how folks interact naturally. Could that relaxed setting be the key to spotting someone whoβll fit not just the role but your companyβs soul? Sometimes breaking bread together tells you way more than any resume ever could.
This kinda reminds me of the time I got invited to one of those fancy neighborhood supper clubs hosted by a local chef who also ran a small startup. At first- I thought it was just a fun dinner party with some cool people. Turns out, the host was scouting for creative types to join his team. It was subtle though; no awkward job interviews, no rΠ΅sumΠ΅s passed around over salad. Instead, everybody just shared stories and ideas while nibbling on killer mushroom risoto. That relaxed vibe made it easier to see who was passionate and curious without the usual corporate mask on.
So yeah, supper clubs can totally be a way to recruit hires. But hereβs a twist - donβt treat it like a recruitment event with hidden agendas. If folks get wind youβre trying to size them up as candidates, the magic fizzles fast. The best hires might come from when everyoneβs just genuinely connecting and enjoying good food together instead of trying to impress in a formal setting. It's more about creating an environment where talents reveal themselves naturally over conversation rather than forcing it with tasks or evaluations. Sometimes the best way to find great people is by breaking bread and sharing laughs without the pressure cooker atmosphere.
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